whole force

[/hoʊl fɔrs/]
noun phrase
força total
1. The complete or entire strength, power, or intensity applied to something
The team attacked with whole force to win the championship.
O time atacou com força total para ganhar o campeonato.
2. All available military personnel or military strength deployed completely
The general mobilized the whole force to defend the territory.
O general mobilizou a força inteira para defender o território.
3. Complete commitment or maximum effort without reservation
She pursued her dreams with whole force and determination.
Ela perseguiu seus sonhos com toda a força e determinação.
In American English, 'whole force' is commonly used in military, sports, and business contexts to express total commitment. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'força total' or 'força toda' carries the same intensity and is frequently used in motivational contexts, sports commentary, and military discourse. The phrase emphasizes complete dedication and maximum effort.
NYC Slang
full blast
Synonyms / Sinônimos
full forcemaximum strengthtotal powercomplete effortall strength
Antonyms / Antônimos
partial forcehalf measuresminimal effortweak attempt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força total
Standard translation used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
força toda
Colloquial variant commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
força total
Formal and standard usage in business contexts
Portugal
força toda
European Portuguese preference for 'toda' instead of 'total'

Related Words

forcestrengthpowerintensitycommitmenteffort

Related Idioms & Phrases

with whole force
bring to bear with whole force
deploy whole force
attack with whole force
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