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partial backing

[PAR-shul BAK-ing]
nounpl: partial backings
apoio parcial
1. Incomplete or limited financial, political, or institutional support for a project, candidate, or initiative
The startup received partial backing from venture capital firms, but not enough to fully fund their expansion.
A startup recebeu apoio parcial de firmas de capital de risco, mas não o suficiente para financiar completamente sua expansão.
2. In bookbinding, a reinforcement technique where only part of the spine or back of a book is covered or strengthened
The antique book underwent partial backing to restore its damaged spine without removing the original cover.
O livro antigo passou por apoio parcial para restaurar sua lombada danificada sem remover a capa original.
Synonyms
limited supportincomplete supporthalf-backingconditional support
Antonyms
full backingcomplete supporttotal backingunqualified support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio parcial
Standard term used in business and financial contexts
São Paulo
apoio parcial / respaldo parcial
Both terms are commonly used in business districts
Portugal
apoio parcial
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

half-hearted support
lukewarm backing
conditional support
with strings attached
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