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support forces

[səˈpɔrt ˈfɔrsɪz]
nounpl: support forces
forças de apoio
1. Military or organizational units that provide assistance, logistics, supplies, or reinforcement to primary combat or operational forces
The support forces delivered ammunition and medical supplies to the front lines.
As forças de apoio entregaram munições e suprimentos médicos às linhas de frente.
2. Personnel or resources that assist in achieving a goal or objective without directly engaging in the main activity
The event's support forces included security, catering, and technical staff.
As forças de apoio do evento incluíram segurança, catering e equipe técnica.
Synonyms
auxiliary forceslogistics forcesbacking forcesreinforcementssupport troops
Antonyms
combat forcesfrontline forcesassault forces

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forças de apoio
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
forças de suporte
Alternative technical term used in military and corporate contexts
Portugal
forças de apoio
Standard usage in European Portuguese military terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

provide support
call in support forces
bolster support forces
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