reenforcement

/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/
noun
  1. The act of strengthening or supporting something, or the thing that strengthens it.
    • The bridge needed reenforcement after the earthquake.
    • The teacher used positive reenforcement to encourage good study habits.
    • The army sent reenforcements to help defend the city.
  2. Extra people or resources sent to support a group, especially in a military or emergency situation.
    • The police requested reenforcements to handle the crowd.
    • Reenforcements arrived just in time to turn the tide of the battle.
    • The firefighters called for reenforcements to control the large blaze.
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