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solid backing

[/ˈsɒlɪd ˈbækɪŋ/]
noun
apoio sólido
1. Strong, reliable support or endorsement from a person, organization, or institution
The project has solid backing from the government.
O projeto tem apoio sólido do governo.
2. Firm financial or material support that can be depended upon
With solid backing from investors, the startup can proceed with confidence.
Com apoio sólido dos investidores, a startup pode prosseguir com confiança.
3. Substantial evidence or justification supporting a claim or decision
The theory has solid backing in scientific research.
A teoria tem apoio sólido na pesquisa científica.
Synonyms
strong supportfirm endorsementreliable backingsubstantial supportfinancial support
Antonyms
weak supportlack of supportoppositionwithdrawal of support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio sólido
Most common and widely understood translation
São Paulo
apoio firme
Alternative used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
apoio concreto
Emphasizes tangible, concrete support
Portugal
apoio firme
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

have someone's backing
throw one's backing behind something
lend backing to
pull backing from
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