scattered force
[/ˈskætərd fɔːrs/]
nounpl: scattered forces
força dispersa
1. A military or armed group that is spread out over a wide area rather than concentrated in one location
The scattered forces were unable to mount an effective defense against the coordinated attack.
As forças dispersas foram incapazes de montar uma defesa eficaz contra o ataque coordenado.
2. Any distributed group or collection of resources, people, or entities that lack centralized organization
The company's scattered forces across multiple offices made communication difficult.
As forças dispersas da empresa em vários escritórios tornaram a comunicação difícil.
3. In physics or mechanics, a force or energy that is distributed or dispersed rather than concentrated
The scattered force of the explosion was felt throughout the building.
A força dispersa da explosão foi sentida em todo o prédio.
The term 'scattered force' is primarily used in military strategy, organizational management, and physics. In Brazilian corporate culture, it often refers to distributed teams across multiple locations, which became increasingly common after remote work adoption. In Portuguese military terminology, 'força dispersa' carries specific tactical implications related to defensive or transitional military positions.
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