1. Financial assistance granted by a government or organization to support an industry, activity, or individual
The government provides subsidies to farmers to keep food prices low.
O governo fornece subsídios aos agricultores para manter os preços dos alimentos baixos.
2. A sum of money granted to help pay for something, especially to reduce costs for the beneficiary
Students received subsidies to help pay for their tuition.
Os estudantes receberam subsídios para ajudar a pagar sua mensalidade.
3. Financial support provided to make a service or product more affordable to the public
Public transportation operates with government subsidies.
O transporte público funciona com subsídios governamentais.