separated force
[/ˈsɛp.ə.ˌreɪ.tɪd fɔrs/]
nounpl: separated forces
força separada
1. A military unit or group of troops that has been divided or detached from the main body or formation to operate independently
The separated force was tasked with securing the eastern flank while the main battalion advanced northward.
A força separada foi designada para assegurar o flanco leste enquanto o batalhão principal avançava para o norte.
2. In physics or mechanics, a force or component that has been isolated or analyzed independently from other forces acting on an object
In the diagram, each separated force is represented by a distinct vector.
No diagrama, cada força separada é representada por um vetor distinto.
3. A group or contingent that operates at a distance from headquarters or the main organization
The separated force maintained radio communication with command center.
A força separada manteve comunicação por rádio com o centro de comando.
This is a specialized military and technical term used in formal contexts. In Brazilian military discourse, 'força separada' refers to units operating independently during operations. In academic and engineering contexts, it appears in discussions of force vectors and mechanical analysis. The term is more common in Portuguese military manuals than in everyday Brazilian Portuguese.
Related Idioms & Phrases
separated force in the field
operating as a separated force
command of separated forces
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