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stable base

[ˈsteɪbəl beɪs]
nounpl: stable bases
base estável
1. A foundation or support structure that is firm, secure, and unlikely to move or collapse
The building was constructed on a stable base of reinforced concrete.
O edifício foi construído sobre uma base estável de concreto reforçado.
2. In physical therapy and movement, a body position or surface that provides adequate support and balance for safe movement
Proper posture requires maintaining a stable base with feet shoulder-width apart.
A postura adequada requer manter uma base estável com os pés à largura dos ombros.
3. A secure foundation or starting point from which to develop or expand further
The company needed a stable base before expanding into new markets.
A empresa precisava de uma base estável antes de se expandir para novos mercados.
Synonyms
solid foundationfirm supportsecure footingsteady base
Antonyms
unstable baseshaky foundationweak support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
base estável
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
base firme
Alternative common usage
Portugal
base sólida
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

solid foundation
rock-solid base
steady footing
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