reinforcements

[US]/rɪˈɪnfɔːsmənts/
[UK]/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/

Translation

n.additional troops sent to support a military force; relief troops sent to aid; materials or structures used to strengthen or support

Phrases & Collocations

request reinforcements

send reinforcements

reinforcements arrived

need reinforcements

waiting for reinforcements

additional reinforcements

reinforcements needed

called for reinforcements

deploy reinforcements

more reinforcements

Example Sentences

the company requested reinforcements to handle the increased workload.

we expected reinforcements to arrive by noon, but they were delayed.

the troops held their position until reinforcements arrived on the scene.

police called for reinforcements after the riot escalated.

the team needed reinforcements to compete against the stronger opponent.

firefighters requested reinforcements to battle the raging inferno.

the security team deployed reinforcements throughout the venue.

initial reinforcements proved insufficient to contain the situation.

the general ordered reinforcements to secure the western flank.

we are sending reinforcements to support our struggling sales team.

the city council approved funding for additional police reinforcements.

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