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obtain support

[/əbˈteɪn səˈpɔːrt/]
verb phrase
obter apoio
1. to succeed in getting or acquiring support, assistance, or backing from someone or an organization
The organization was able to obtain support from several donors for their community project.
A organização conseguiu obter apoio de vários doadores para seu projeto comunitário.
2. to secure endorsement or approval from a person or institution
She worked hard to obtain support from the board members for her proposal.
Ela trabalhou muito para obter apoio dos membros da diretoria para sua proposta.
Synonyms
secure supportgain supportget supportacquire supportwin supportgather support
Antonyms
lose supportlack supportforfeit supportwithdraw support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obter apoio
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
conseguir apoio
alternative commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
arrumar apoio
informal variant used in casual speech
Portugal
obter apoio
formal and standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

obtain support from all quarters
obtain grassroots support
obtain financial support
obtain political support
obtain public support
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