logistic support
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3.5
- noun
- /ləˈdʒɪstɪk səˈpɔrt/
- Specialized
:
apoyo logístico
- In the British case, one can observe the introduction of the internal market through devolved budgeting, and the civilianization and subsequent contractorization of functions in administrative and logistic support.
- logistic support provided
Examples
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We also thank Lindsay Rollend for logistic support.
Academic text (2014) -
Victor will provide you all the promised information and logistic support.
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I need three more battalions and logistic support.
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No data could have been collected without the logistic support provided by Antarctic Support Associates.
Academic text (1999) -
The grants were administered by the University of Cape Town, and logistic support was provided by the Zoology Department, University of Cape Town.
Academic text (1994) -
Most Chinese military women serve in traditional female roles as medical workers, administrative personnel, communications specialists, logistic support staff, political and propaganda workers, scientific researchers, and technicians.
Academic text (1993) -
We also thank the Ta Chimpanzee Project for logistic support and S. Metzger, field assistants, and students for assistance in sample collection.
Academic text (2012) -
The army received essential logistic support to carry out its operations effectively.
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Without adequate logistic support, our mission would face significant challenges.
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The successful deployment of troops relies heavily on logistic support, including supplies and transportation.
Synonyms
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3.9
Help given to a force, such as extra soldiers or equipment
Help to organize, move, and keep supplies and equipment working for military or aid operations
How Extensive
- Specialized
1
3.5
5
3.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase's meaning is directly built from 'logistic' (relating to organization of supplies/personnel) + 'support' (aid or reinforcement), so it literally denotes aid provided in logistical terms. This follows a standard adjective+noun compositional pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the meaning without prior exposure.
Etymology
Logistic support comes from old army work where logistic meant moving food, fuel and tents and support meant helping the soldiers at the front, so you can picture a long line of trucks bringing what troops need. That's why it now means 'the supplies, transport and services that keep an operation running'.