supporting action
[/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ ˈækʃən/]
nounpl: supporting actions
ação de apoio
1. A military operation or activity designed to assist or reinforce the main effort or primary objective
The flanking maneuver served as a supporting action to the main frontal assault.
A manobra de flanco serviu como uma ação de apoio ao ataque frontal principal.
2. In business or project management, a secondary action or task that helps facilitate or strengthen the primary goal or initiative
The marketing campaign was a supporting action for the product launch.
A campanha de marketing foi uma ação de apoio para o lançamento do produto.
3. A subsidiary effort or measure that complements and strengthens the main action or strategy
Training programs serve as a supporting action to improve employee performance.
Os programas de treinamento servem como uma ação de apoio para melhorar o desempenho dos funcionários.
The term 'supporting action' is widely used in both military and corporate contexts in English-speaking countries and Brazil. In military doctrine, it has specific strategic importance. In Brazilian business culture, the concept translates well into project management terminology and is frequently used when discussing organizational strategies and hierarchical task structures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
serve as a supporting action
provide supporting action for
launch a supporting action
coordinate supporting actions
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