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removal of support

[/rɪˈmuːvəl əv səˈpɔːrt/]
nounpl: removals of support
retirada de apoio
1. The act of withdrawing financial, emotional, or structural assistance from a person, organization, or system
The removal of support from the project led to its cancellation.
A retirada de apoio do projeto levou ao seu cancelamento.
2. The discontinuation of aid, subsidy, or backing previously provided
The government announced the removal of support for the failing airline.
O governo anunciou a retirada de apoio para a companhia aérea em dificuldades.
3. In engineering/construction, the dismantling of structural supports or bracing systems
The removal of support beams must be done carefully during renovation.
A retirada das vigas de suporte deve ser feita cuidadosamente durante a renovação.
Synonyms
withdrawal of supportdiscontinuation of supportcessation of aiddefunding
Antonyms
provision of supportoffering of assistancegranting of aidaddition of support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
retirada de apoio
most common usage
Brazil
suspensão de apoio
used in formal/legal contexts
Portugal
retirada de apoio
standard usage, also 'cessação de apoio' in formal contexts
Business Portuguese
descontinuação de apoio
technical/corporate usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to pull the plug on something (removal of support)
to leave someone in the lurch (sudden removal of support)
to cut someone loose (removal of support and association)
left without a leg to stand on (effect of removal of support)
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