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reinforcements

[/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/]
nounfeminine
reforços
1. Additional troops or military support sent to strengthen a military force
The general requested reinforcements to defend the fortress.
O general solicitou reforços para defender a fortaleza.
2. Additional support, help, or resources provided to strengthen something
The company sent reinforcements to the struggling department.
A empresa enviou reforços para o departamento que estava em dificuldades.
3. Materials or structures added to strengthen something
Steel reinforcements were added to the concrete foundation.
Reforços de aço foram adicionados à fundação de concreto.
NYC Slang
backup
Synonyms
supportbackupassistanceaidstrengthening
Antonyms
withdrawalretreatweakening

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reforços
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
reforços
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
reforços
Standard usage
Portugal
reforços
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

call for reinforcements
send reinforcements
receive reinforcements
reinforcements arrive
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