reserve unit

[rɪˈzɜːrv ˈjuːnɪt]
nounpl: reserve units
unidade de reserva
1. A military unit composed of trained personnel who are not on active duty but can be called upon in emergencies or wartime
The reserve unit was activated during the national emergency.
A unidade de reserva foi ativada durante a emergência nacional.
2. In sports, a substitute player or team held in reserve for potential use in a game
The coach called upon the reserve unit when injuries depleted the starting lineup.
O técnico recorreu à unidade de reserva quando lesões esgotaram o time titular.
3. In business or logistics, a backup supply or inventory kept available for emergencies
The company maintains a reserve unit of critical parts for rapid deployment.
A empresa mantém uma unidade de reserva de peças críticas para implantação rápida.
In the United States, reserve units are integral to the military structure, including the Army Reserve, Air Force Reserve, and Navy Reserve. In Brazil, reserve units (unidades de reserva) are part of the Armed Forces structure and can be mobilized during national emergencies or in sports, where reserve players are crucial for team success.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reserve forcebackup unitstandby unitreserve component
Antonyms / Antônimos
active unitfront-line unitprimary unit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade de reserva
Standard term used in military and sports contexts
Portugal
unidade de reserva
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in military terminology
General American
reserve unit
Common in military and National Guard contexts

Related Words

reservemilitary unitNational Guardcontingencybackupstandby

Related Idioms & Phrases

call up the reserves
in reserve
hold in reserve
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