maximum force

[/ˈmæksɪməm fɔrs/]
nounpl: maximum forces
força máxima
1. The greatest or highest degree of physical power or strength that can be exerted or applied
The athlete used maximum force to lift the heavy barbell.
O atleta usou força máxima para levantar o haltere pesado.
2. In physics, the upper limit of force measured in Newtons or other units
The machine can withstand a maximum force of 1000 Newtons.
A máquina pode suportar uma força máxima de 1000 Newtons.
3. In law enforcement or military context, the use of all available power or resources
Police applied maximum force to restrain the suspect.
A polícia aplicou força máxima para conter o suspeito.
The phrase 'maximum force' is commonly used in Brazilian and American contexts in law enforcement, sports, and military discussions. In Brazil, it may also appear in labor contexts when describing work effort. In the USA, it gained prominence in policing discussions and policy debates regarding use of force protocols.
NYC Slang
all-out force / going all in
Synonyms / Sinônimos
full forcegreatest strengthpeak forcemaximum strengthutmost power
Antonyms / Antônimos
minimum forcegentle forcelight forceweak force

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força máxima
Standard translation used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
força máxima / força total
Both expressions commonly used in colloquial speech
São Paulo
força máxima
Preferred in technical and business contexts
Portugal
força máxima
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in legal contexts

Related Words

forcestrengthpowerintensityeffortexertion

Related Idioms & Phrases

with maximum force
at full force
using all available force
going at it with maximum force
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