weakened unit
[ˈwiːkənd ˈjuːnɪt]
nounpl: weakened units
unidade enfraquecida
1. A military, organizational, or operational group that has been reduced in strength, capability, or effectiveness
The military's weakened unit could not mount an effective defense.
A unidade enfraquecida do exército não conseguiu montar uma defesa eficaz.
2. In business or organizational context, a department or team operating below optimal capacity or performance
The weakened unit required additional resources to meet quarterly targets.
A unidade enfraquecida precisava de recursos adicionais para atingir as metas trimestrais.
3. In sports, a team or squad with depleted roster strength or injured key players
Due to injuries, the team fielded a weakened unit against their rivals.
Devido a lesões, o time colocou em campo uma unidade enfraquecida contra seus rivais.
The term 'weakened unit' is commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese military discourse, particularly in news media discussing armed forces readiness. In corporate Brazil (especially São Paulo), it appears in business reports and strategic planning documents. In sports contexts, it's frequently used by commentators and sports journalists when discussing teams dealing with injuries or roster limitations.
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