reinforce
US /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/
UK /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/
1.
reforçar, fortalecer
strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material
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The builders will reinforce the concrete with steel bars.
Os construtores vão reforçar o concreto com barras de aço.
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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
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The general decided to reinforce the front lines with fresh troops.
O general decidiu reforçar as linhas de frente com novas tropas.
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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)
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The positive feedback helped to reinforce her confidence.
O feedback positivo ajudou a reforçar a confiança dela.
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His speech served to reinforce the party's core values.
Seu discurso serviu para reforçar os valores centrais do partido.