reinforce support

[ree-in-FORS suh-PORT]
verb phrase
reforçar apoio
1. to strengthen or intensify support that already exists; to add additional resources, personnel, or commitment to backing a person, cause, or initiative
The government decided to reinforce support for small businesses during the economic crisis.
O governo decidiu reforçar apoio às pequenas empresas durante a crise econômica.
2. to make support more effective by adding resources or commitment
We need to reinforce support for our team members with additional training.
Precisamos reforçar o apoio aos membros da nossa equipe com treinamento adicional.
3. to strengthen structural or emotional backing through additional means
The organization will reinforce support for climate change initiatives.
A organização vai reforçar o apoio às iniciativas de mudanças climáticas.
This phrase is commonly used in business, political, and organizational contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'reforçar apoio' is the standard corporate and governmental terminology. In American English, this phrase is frequently used in policy discussions, corporate strategy, and community organizing contexts.
NYC Slang
beef up support, pump up the backing
Synonyms / Sinônimos
strengthen supportbolster supportintensify supportenhance backingincrease assistance
Antonyms / Antônimos
undermine supportweaken supportwithdraw supportreduce assistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reforçar apoio
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
intensificar o suporte
more formal/business contexts often use 'suporte'
Rio de Janeiro
fortalecer o apoio
alternative common usage
Portugal
reforçar o apoio
same as Brazilian but may use 'reforço' as noun form

Related Words

reinforcementsupportstrengthenbackingassistancefortify

Related Idioms & Phrases

lend weight to support
throw weight behind
put muscle behind it
double down on support
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