interrupted support
[/ˌɪn.tə.ˈrʌp.tɪd səˈpɔːrt/]
nounpl: interrupted supports
apoio interrompido
1. Support or assistance that is discontinuous or stops and starts intermittently
The interrupted support from the government made it difficult for the project to continue smoothly.
O apoio interrompido do governo dificultou a continuidade do projeto.
2. In construction/engineering, a structural support with breaks or discontinuities
The interrupted support structure required additional reinforcement at the joints.
A estrutura de apoio interrompida exigiu reforço adicional nas junções.
3. Psychological or emotional support that is inconsistent or sporadic
The patient struggled with interrupted support from family members during recovery.
O paciente enfrentou dificuldades com o apoio interrompido dos membros da família durante a recuperação.
Related Idioms & Phrases
on-again, off-again support
stop-and-start assistance
fits and starts of support
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