reinforce

US /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/
UK /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/
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1.

reforçar, fortalecer

strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material

:
The builders will reinforce the concrete with steel bars.
Os construtores vão reforçar o concreto com barras de aço.
We need to reinforce the weak points in the structure.
Precisamos reforçar os pontos fracos da estrutura.
2.

reforçar, suprir

strengthen (a military force) with additional troops or equipment

:
The general decided to reinforce the front lines with fresh troops.
O general decidiu reforçar as linhas de frente com novas tropas.
Air support was called in to reinforce the ground troops.
O apoio aéreo foi solicitado para reforçar as tropas terrestres.
3.

reforçar, consolidar

strengthen (an existing feeling, idea, or habit)

:
The positive feedback helped to reinforce her confidence.
O feedback positivo ajudou a reforçar a confiança dela.
His speech served to reinforce the party's core values.
Seu discurso serviu para reforçar os valores centrais do partido.