massed force
[/mæst fɔːrs/]
nounpl: massed forces
força concentrada
1. A large military or police force assembled and deployed in one location or operation, typically to achieve overwhelming power or control
The government deployed massed forces to suppress the uprising.
O governo implantou forças concentradas para suprimir a revolta.
2. In military strategy, the concentration of troops, equipment, or resources in a single area to gain tactical or strategic advantage
The general ordered a massed force assault on the enemy position.
O general ordenou um ataque com força concentrada contra a posição inimiga.
The term 'massed force' is primarily used in military, police, and political contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It carries connotations of state power and authority. In Brazil, this phrase is commonly heard in news reports about police operations in favelas or military operations, while in the USA it is frequently used in military strategy discussions and law enforcement communications.
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