Strengthening

Definitions

1. The process by which something is strengthened.
2. To make strong or increase the strength of.
3. To become strong or stronger.
4. the reinforcing (of something)
5. the consolidation (of something)
6. intended or helping to improve and make something stronger
7. (Economics) economics becoming more valuable or more productive
   economics
8. (of winds) becoming stronger
9. A. ADJ (physically) → fortificante, tonificantestrengthening exercises → ejercicios mpl fortificantes or tonificantesthis may have a strengthening effect on the economy → puede que esto tenga un efecto fortificante en la economía
   ADJ
10. B. N1. [of arm, back, muscles] → fortalecimiento m
    N

Equivalents

Examples

“From 1945 onwards, deterioration in the condition of the brickwork in the arch soffits was kept under close⟳ observation, and in 1951 it was decided that strengthening must be undertaken.”

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