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military cutbacks

[/ˈmɪlɪteri ˈkʌtbæks/]
nounpl: N/A (plural noun)
cortes nas despesas militares
1. Reductions in military spending, budget, or personnel
The government announced significant military cutbacks to balance the budget.
O governo anunciou cortes significativos nas despesas militares para equilibrar o orçamento.
2. Decreases in military operations, equipment, or forces
Military cutbacks resulted in the closure of several bases overseas.
Os cortes militares resultaram no encerramento de várias bases no exterior.
Synonyms
defense cutsmilitary spending reductionsbudget cuts in defensemilitary downsizingdefense budget reductions
Antonyms
military expansiondefense spending increasesmilitary builduparms buildup

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cortes nas despesas militares / redução do orçamento militar
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese media and government
São Paulo
cortes militares / enxugamento das forças armadas
Common in business and political discourse
Portugal
cortes nas despesas da defesa / redução do orçamento de defesa
Preferred terminology in Portuguese media

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighten the military belt
slash defense spending
trim the military budget
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