resistant team

[rɪˈzɪstənt tiːm]
noun phrasepl: resistant teams
equipe resistente
1. A group of people who work together to oppose, withstand, or push back against something (authority, change, pressure, etc.)
The resistant team fought against the new corporate policies.
A equipe resistente lutou contra as novas políticas corporativas.
2. In sports or fitness contexts, a team trained to endure physical challenges or maintain performance under stress
The coach built a resistant team capable of competing in harsh conditions.
O treinador construiu uma equipe resistente capaz de competir em condições adversas.
3. In historical or political contexts, a group organized to resist occupation, oppression, or unwanted governance
The resistant team coordinated underground activities during the occupation.
A equipe resistente coordenou atividades clandestinas durante a ocupação.
In Brazilian political and social contexts, 'equipe resistente' often carries historical weight, referencing resistance movements against dictatorship. In corporate and sports contexts, it emphasizes toughness and determination. The term is used positively to describe determination and negatively to describe obstruction, depending on perspective.
NYC Slang
a crew that holds it down / a squad that won't back down
Synonyms / Sinônimos
opposition groupdefiant teamresilient teamstubborn groupdefiant coalition
Antonyms / Antônimos
compliant teamcooperative teamsubmissive groupobedient team

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equipe resistente
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
time resistente
Common in sports contexts; 'time' is frequently used for 'team' in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
grupo de resistência
Alternative phrasing emphasizing the resistance aspect
Portugal
equipa resistente
Uses European Portuguese spelling 'equipa' instead of 'equipe'

Related Words

resistanceresilienceoppositiondefianceenduranceperseveranceteamwork

Related Idioms & Phrases

a team that digs in its heels
a team that stands its ground
a team that doesn't fold under pressure
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