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indirect support

[ɪnˈdɪrekt səˈpɔːrt]
nounpl: indirect supports
apoio indireto
1. assistance or backing provided in an indirect manner, without direct involvement or immediate action
The government provided indirect support to small businesses through tax incentives.
O governo forneceu apoio indireto às pequenas empresas através de incentivos fiscais.
2. help given through intermediaries or secondary means rather than direct intervention
She offered indirect support by helping organize the event's logistics.
Ela ofereceu apoio indireto ajudando a organizar a logística do evento.
3. military or strategic assistance provided without direct military engagement
The country provided indirect support through intelligence sharing and equipment donations.
O país forneceu apoio indireto através do compartilhamento de inteligência e doações de equipamento.
Synonyms
auxiliary supportsecondary supportbackingassistanceaid
Antonyms
direct supportdirect assistanceimmediate intervention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio indireto
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
apoio indireto
Common in business and political contexts
Portugal
apoio indireto
Standard usage, may also use 'suporte indireto' in technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

lend a hand indirectly
support from the sidelines
behind-the-scenes support
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