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strengthened backing

[/ˈstreŋθənd ˈbækɪŋ/]
nounpl: strengthened backings
reforço reforçado
1. Enhanced or reinforced support, either physical or metaphorical, that provides greater stability or durability
The book required strengthened backing to withstand heavy use.
O livro necessitava de um reforço reforçado para suportar o uso intensivo.
2. Increased support or endorsement from an institution, group, or authority
The project gained strengthened backing from the government after the initial proposal.
O projeto ganhou apoio reforçado do governo após a proposta inicial.
3. In bookbinding, reinforcement added to the spine or structure of a book
The antique volume's strengthened backing ensured its preservation.
O reforço reforçado do volume antigo garantiu sua preservação.
Synonyms
reinforced supportenhanced backingfortified supportconsolidated backing
Antonyms
weakened backingdiminished supportreduced backing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reforço reforçado / apoio fortalecido
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
apoio reforçado / reforço consolidado
Often used in more formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

have someone's back
back someone up
put one's weight behind something
lend support to
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