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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.
Synonyms
divide forcesdisperse troopsscatter unitsbreak apartfragment groups
Antonyms
unite forcesconsolidate troopscombine forcesmerge unitsassemble forces

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
separar forças
Common military and political usage
Portugal
separar forças
Standard usage in military context
General Brazilian
dividir as tropas
Alternative military terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

divide and conquer
split up
go separate ways
break ranks
disperse the crowd
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