1. assistance provided without active intervention or direct engagement; help that is given indirectly or by being available without taking initiative
The government offered passive help by simply removing barriers to business growth rather than implementing active programs.
O governo ofereceu ajuda passiva simplesmente removendo barreiras ao crescimento empresarial em vez de implementar programas ativos.
2. support that involves permitting or allowing something rather than actively participating or contributing effort
Her passive help consisted of allowing her colleague to use her resources without directly assisting in the project.
Sua ajuda passiva consistiu em permitir que sua colega usasse seus recursos sem ajudar diretamente no projeto.