1. to provide assistance, backing, or reinforcement to an opposing group's aggressive action, campaign, or attack
Several senators decided to support the opposition's offensive against the new policy.
Vários senadores decidiram apoiar a ofensiva da oposição contra a nova política.
2. to endorse or actively participate in a counterattack or aggressive stance by political or military opponents
The coalition chose to support the opposition's offensive in parliament.
A coligação escolheu apoiar a ofensiva da oposição no parlamento.