1. assistance, help, or backing provided after the optimal or expected time; support that comes later than needed or planned
The government's late support for the failing business couldn't prevent bankruptcy.
O apoio tardio do governo à empresa em dificuldades não conseguiu impedir a falência.
2. in sports, defensive or offensive assistance provided by players arriving after initial action has begun
The midfielder's late support helped the striker finish the play.
O apoio tardio do meio-campista ajudou o atacante a completar a jogada.
3. in military context, reinforcements or aid arriving after combat has already engaged
Late support from allied forces arrived too slowly to change the outcome.
O apoio tardio das forças aliadas chegou muito lentamente para mudar o resultado.