request support

[rɪˈkwɛst səˈpɔrt]

noun/verb phrase

solicitar apoio / pedir suporte

1. The act of asking for assistance, help, or backing from someone or something

She decided to request support from her manager for the new project.

Ela decidiu solicitar apoio de seu gerente para o novo projeto.

2. In technical contexts, to submit a formal appeal or ticket for help with a problem or issue

Users can request support through the help desk portal.

Os usuários podem pedir suporte através do portal de atendimento.

3. To formally ask for financial, emotional, or practical aid

The nonprofit decided to request support from local businesses.

A organização sem fins lucrativos decidiu solicitar apoio de empresas locais.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

solicitar apoio / pedir suporte

Most common usage in Brazil

São Paulo

solicitar apoio / abrir um chamado de suporte

Business and technical contexts often use 'chamado'

Rio de Janeiro

pedir ajuda / solicitar apoio

Both formal and informal usage

Portugal

solicitar apoio / pedir assistência

More formal phrasing preferred in Portugal

reach out for help

cry for help

lend a hand

come to someone's aid

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