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invasion force

[ɪnˈveɪʒən fɔːrs]
nounpl: invasion forces
força de invasão
1. A military force assembled and deployed to invade and occupy enemy territory
The invasion force landed on the beaches at dawn.
A força de invasão desembarcou nas praias ao amanhecer.
2. Military personnel, equipment, and support systems organized for a coordinated attack on a foreign territory
The invasion force consisted of thousands of soldiers and hundreds of vehicles.
A força de invasão consistia em milhares de soldados e centenas de veículos.
Synonyms
invading armyassault forceattack forceexpeditionary forcestrike force
Antonyms
defending forceresistance forcegarrison

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força de invasão
Standard usage in military contexts
Portugal
força de invasão
Standard usage in military contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

launch an invasion force
deploy invasion forces
command the invasion force
repel an invasion force
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