Refortified: meaning, definitions and examples
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refortified
[ ˌriːˈfɔːrtɪfaɪd ]
military strength
Refortified refers to the process of reinforcing or strengthening a military position or fort. This term is often used in the context of military strategy where a location is updated with new defenses and structures to withstand potential attacks. Refortifying can involve various methods, including constructing walls, adding artillery, or increasing troop presence. The process is crucial when a military base is at risk due to changes in the surrounding environment or enemy movements.
Synonyms
fortified, reinforced, strengthened
Examples of usage
- The army refortified the base after intelligence warned of an impending attack.
- The ancient city was refortified with updated technology to defend against modern threats.
- They refortified the castle, creating a stronger defense against invaders.
Translations
Translations of the word "refortified" in other languages:
🇵🇹 refortificado
🇮🇳 फिर से मजबूत किया गया
🇩🇪 erneuert
🇮🇩 diperkuat kembali
🇺🇦 знову укріплений
🇵🇱 wzmocniony ponownie
🇯🇵 再強化された
🇫🇷 refortifié
🇪🇸 refortificado
🇹🇷 yeniden güçlendirilmiş
🇰🇷 재강화된
🇸🇦 معزز مرة أخرى
🇨🇿 znovu zpevněný
🇸🇰 opätovne posilnený
🇨🇳 重新加强的
🇸🇮 ponovno utrjen
🇮🇸 endurnýja
🇰🇿 қайта нығайтылған
🇬🇪 جدید 강화된
🇦🇿 yenidən gücləndirilmiş
🇲🇽 refortificado
Etymology
The word 'refortified' is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'fortify', which comes from the Latin 'fortificare'. 'Fortificare' itself is composed of 'fortis', meaning 'strong', and the verb 'facere', meaning 'to make'. This construction indicates the act of making something strong once more. The term has been used in military contexts to describe the enhancement of defensive structures since at least the 15th century, during which time warfare strategies began to evolve significantly. As military technology advanced, the need for fortifications that could withstand new weaponry led to an increased use of the term. Today, it can apply to both physical military structures and metaphoric applications, such as bolstering arguments or defenses in various contexts.