separate forces
[ˈsɛp.ə.reɪt ˈfɔr.sɪz / ˈsɛp.rət ˈfɔr.sɪz]
verb phrase / noun phrase
separar forças / forças separadas
1. To divide or disperse military units, groups, or organized bodies into distinct, independent units
The commander decided to separate forces to cover more ground.
O comandante decidiu separar forças para cobrir mais território.
2. To break apart or divide a unified group or coalition
The alliance began to separate forces after disagreements arose.
A aliança começou a separar forças após surgirem desentendimentos.
3. To physically move apart or distance military or organized groups
Police were sent to separate forces between the two opposing groups.
A polícia foi enviada para separar forças entre os dois grupos opostos.
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