Definition of reinforcement in English:

reinforcement

noun riːɪnˈfɔːsm(ə)ntˌriɪnˈfɔrsmənt

mass noun

1The action or process of reinforcing or strengthening.
older electricity mains required reinforcement to meet increased demand
Example sentencesExamples
- Fibers frequently are added to increase the plaster's strength, provide reinforcement and reduce or eliminate cracking.
- Cast-in hardware can be positioned for structural reinforcement or to facilitate installation.
- Should a reinforcement of its structure through greater unification be promoted in the short to middle term?
- Tile and slate roofing is very heavy, sometimes requiring structural reinforcement.
- Today's custom homes will accommodate most luxury tubs, but floor joists may require reinforcement in older homes if the tub is oversized especially whirlpool baths.
- In our retrospective long-term study, the area of partial rupture did not require reinforcement in most cases.
- I would like to set them immediately to overseeing the wall's reinforcement.
- Several concrete components of the dam will also be upgraded and strengthened by adding concrete for reinforcement.
- Lightweight garage doors require reinforcement with a 2 x 4 board at least 6 feet in length.
- In April, Russia's atomic energy minister said the cement encasing is collapsing and urgently needs reinforcement.
- Most walls can be constructed simply by stacking the blocks up, while others that will be tall or have to restrain heavy loads may require special reinforcement.
- The moulding is another area where reinforcement may be required.
- Railtrack engineers worked around the clock to re-open the line - but a 20 mph limit will remain for at least three months as a £5m reinforcement of the embankment takes place.
- The reinforcement of policing in key areas, especially at bus stops, cinemas, etc., is the need of the hour.
- The weight of the unit required reinforcement of the ramps.
- Sometimes reinforcement of floors, walls or ceilings may be needed, as may be cladding of exposed surfaces and corners to prevent self injury.
Synonyms
augmentation, increase, supplementing, boosting, swelling, building up, build-up, topping up
1. 1.1 The process of encouraging or establishing a belief or pattern of behaviour.
  positive feedback leads to reinforcement
  Example sentencesExamples
  Some parents find that positive reinforcement helps to encourage the child throughout treatment.
  Finally, he said, as professors try to maximize the likelihood of student success, they may resort to using positive reinforcement for successful behavior.
  All owners will be told how to correct the dog's behaviour and how reinforcement of good behaviour will pay more dividends than punishment.
  A good dog training program will focus on allowing the dog to learn just what is expected of it, and will use positive reinforcement to reward desired behaviors.
  Although verbal praise was mentioned least often, several of the parents appeared to be aware of the need to increase this type of reinforcement.
  On the other hand, reputation also locks people into particular patterns of collaboration and interaction through reinforcement.
  My fear is that we are setting ourselves up for a vicious circle where family breakdown is perpetuated by the reinforcement and extension of behaviours which make it all the more likely.
  Teachers are often unaware that they encourage inappropriate behavior through reinforcement.
  Spouses attend all the sessions and are instructed in basic behavior modification techniques, especially giving positive reinforcement and avoiding criticism.
  Seeking guidance and reinforcement on how to cope with the mounting fear of failure and the loss of self, we turn to the media, which is in most cases represented by television.
  It is essential to teach and model desired behaviours, and the benefits of positive reinforcement are well established.
  You get there together through a chain of cooperation, support, reinforcement and a willingness to share talents and gifts with others.
  However, some will need continued encouragement and positive reinforcement from parents and teachers for this good start not to become swamped by schoolyard attitudes.
  Formal policies and guidelines are the starting point here, but they need to be backed up by training, enforcement and reinforcement to prevent behavioral lapses.
  In addition, parents were trained in providing support and positive reinforcement and assistance as their adolescent began using the skills being taught.
  Positive reinforcement can strengthen your child's self-esteem and foster a sense of independence.
  Positive reinforcement for desirable behavior will reduce reliance on punishment.
  Family role models, media and literature images, and social reinforcement also help develop the attitudes and beliefs that underlie abusive behaviour.
  Use positive reinforcement instead of criticism.
  The best way to reduce misbehavior is to provide abundant positive reinforcement for good behavior.
2. 1.2reinforcements Extra personnel sent to increase the strength of an army or similar force.
  a small force would hold the position until reinforcements could be sent
  Example sentencesExamples
  The Army sent in reinforcements to the town.
  Military reinforcements had to engage in bloody street fighting in order to restore government authority.
  They held them off until reinforcements arrived.
  They remain on station, but report that the intruders may send reinforcements, and they cannot hold if that is the case.
  If the reinforcements are required, the Pakistan army will send more reinforcement.
  They attack pre-selected targets and withdraw before enemy reinforcements can arrive.
  When Navy aircraft reported that enemy reinforcements were moving in rapidly, the partisans began a wild run to the beach.
  In September 1863 the Union wanted to send reinforcements from the Army of the Potomac to eastern Tennessee.
  The Black Sea Fleet brought reinforcements and supplies to forces of the Caucasian and Romanian fronts.
  By the end of 1938, the arrival of large military reinforcements meant that resistance was largely subdued.
  He explained that by the time the police reinforcement arrived, a team had entered the building and confronted the robber.
  McNaughton failed to find reinforcements, and his army commanders in Canada were increasingly rebellious.
  They will retreat, and return to the main army for reinforcements.
  The reinforcement and para-military forces was rushed to the spot.
  He had already called the department asking them to send the reinforcements.
  In a few minutes, the SS men blasted into the building, but reinforcements from the windowless room held them off.
  Throughout the day, Grant rode through his command rallying the force in spite of the lateness of reinforcements.
  The first move of the Navy Department was to send available reinforcements to European waters.
  With reinforcements, the force at the base numbered about 50 soldiers that night.
  The hard-pressed British garrison called for army and air force reinforcements.
  Synonyms
  additional troops, fresh troops, additional police, supplementaries, auxiliaries, reserves
  support, backup, help
  archaic succours
3. 1.3 The strengthening structure or material employed in reinforced concrete or plastic.
  glass-fibre reinforcement
  count noun reinforcements set in the concrete
  Example sentencesExamples
  Some 115 tonnes of reinforcements were used to strengthen the bank's strong rooms.
  Tubing reinforcement often involves many layers of different materials.
  Their protruding bits of pipe suggest plumbing or wiring or structural reinforcement.
  Structure, enclosure and finishes are achieved in a single operation, with reinforcement bars simply threaded through the brick joints.
  Stiffening and reinforcement could take the building higher, but not without adding considerable expense.
  The aqueduct, built from concrete and containing 529 tonnes of steel reinforcement, is part of the £12m Semington bypass project.
  Cross-wire reinforcement of the mortar joints can be included to strengthen the panel, providing as much mechanical strength against break-in as a brick wall.
  Embedding flax fibers into composite materials and nonwoven sheets provides strength and reinforcement to the goods.
  In the construction of the works, the contractor has imported 30,000 tonnes of concrete and 1,500 tonnes of steel reinforcement.
  While download is typically very similar between a one-story and a two-story deck, the higher deck may require a larger foundation, additional bracing or other reinforcement.
  So what you have is a small, metallic case with plastic reinforcements at the corners, a little bit like a shockproof watch.
  Two layers of horizontal steel reinforcement were introduced at 7.5 cm from top and bottom of footing slab.
  There was a loud explosion and cracks appeared in the roof, revealing concrete nine inches thick, with steel reinforcement, but several more charges were detonated before the roof finally collapsed and the walls crumbled in.
  The works will include breaking out areas of defective concrete and replacing with concrete repair mortar and sacrificial anodes, which will help to prolong the life of the embedded steel reinforcement.
  Now, after 40 years of damaging pedestrians and vehicles as the tiny tiles became unstuck, and allowing water to corrode the concrete's steel reinforcement, the building's owner has decided to act.
  Elli tries to avoid plastics with glass-fiber reinforcement that doesn't flow easily through long, thin-wall mold features.
  Structural welded wire reinforcement is produced by more than a dozen companies throughout North America.
  The steel reinforcement begins to carry significant load only after the concrete cracks.
  Ordinary galvanized barbed wire can be used between the tubes to provide reinforcement, and to make the structures resistant to earthquakes.
  Synonyms
  strengthening, fortification, bolstering, shoring up, propping up, buttressing, underpinning, bracing, stiffening, supporting, holding up

Definition of reinforcement in US English:

reinforcement

nounˌrēinˈfôrsməntˌriɪnˈfɔrsmənt

1The action or process of reinforcing or strengthening.
Example sentencesExamples
- Lightweight garage doors require reinforcement with a 2 x 4 board at least 6 feet in length.
- Railtrack engineers worked around the clock to re-open the line - but a 20 mph limit will remain for at least three months as a £5m reinforcement of the embankment takes place.
- Tile and slate roofing is very heavy, sometimes requiring structural reinforcement.
- Fibers frequently are added to increase the plaster's strength, provide reinforcement and reduce or eliminate cracking.
- Cast-in hardware can be positioned for structural reinforcement or to facilitate installation.
- Today's custom homes will accommodate most luxury tubs, but floor joists may require reinforcement in older homes if the tub is oversized especially whirlpool baths.
- In our retrospective long-term study, the area of partial rupture did not require reinforcement in most cases.
- Most walls can be constructed simply by stacking the blocks up, while others that will be tall or have to restrain heavy loads may require special reinforcement.
- Sometimes reinforcement of floors, walls or ceilings may be needed, as may be cladding of exposed surfaces and corners to prevent self injury.
- The weight of the unit required reinforcement of the ramps.
- I would like to set them immediately to overseeing the wall's reinforcement.
- The reinforcement of policing in key areas, especially at bus stops, cinemas, etc., is the need of the hour.
- The moulding is another area where reinforcement may be required.
- Several concrete components of the dam will also be upgraded and strengthened by adding concrete for reinforcement.
- In April, Russia's atomic energy minister said the cement encasing is collapsing and urgently needs reinforcement.
- Should a reinforcement of its structure through greater unification be promoted in the short to middle term?
Synonyms
augmentation, increase, supplementing, boosting, swelling, building up, build-up, topping up
1. 1.1 The process of encouraging or establishing a belief or pattern of behavior, especially by encouragement or reward.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Use positive reinforcement instead of criticism.
  The best way to reduce misbehavior is to provide abundant positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  Spouses attend all the sessions and are instructed in basic behavior modification techniques, especially giving positive reinforcement and avoiding criticism.
  Formal policies and guidelines are the starting point here, but they need to be backed up by training, enforcement and reinforcement to prevent behavioral lapses.
  On the other hand, reputation also locks people into particular patterns of collaboration and interaction through reinforcement.
  Some parents find that positive reinforcement helps to encourage the child throughout treatment.
  It is essential to teach and model desired behaviours, and the benefits of positive reinforcement are well established.
  In addition, parents were trained in providing support and positive reinforcement and assistance as their adolescent began using the skills being taught.
  Positive reinforcement can strengthen your child's self-esteem and foster a sense of independence.
  My fear is that we are setting ourselves up for a vicious circle where family breakdown is perpetuated by the reinforcement and extension of behaviours which make it all the more likely.
  Teachers are often unaware that they encourage inappropriate behavior through reinforcement.
  A good dog training program will focus on allowing the dog to learn just what is expected of it, and will use positive reinforcement to reward desired behaviors.
  You get there together through a chain of cooperation, support, reinforcement and a willingness to share talents and gifts with others.
  Finally, he said, as professors try to maximize the likelihood of student success, they may resort to using positive reinforcement for successful behavior.
  Positive reinforcement for desirable behavior will reduce reliance on punishment.
  However, some will need continued encouragement and positive reinforcement from parents and teachers for this good start not to become swamped by schoolyard attitudes.
  Although verbal praise was mentioned least often, several of the parents appeared to be aware of the need to increase this type of reinforcement.
  Seeking guidance and reinforcement on how to cope with the mounting fear of failure and the loss of self, we turn to the media, which is in most cases represented by television.
  Family role models, media and literature images, and social reinforcement also help develop the attitudes and beliefs that underlie abusive behaviour.
  All owners will be told how to correct the dog's behaviour and how reinforcement of good behaviour will pay more dividends than punishment.
2. 1.2reinforcements Extra personnel sent to increase the strength of an army or similar force.
  a small force would hold the position until reinforcements could be sent
  Example sentencesExamples
  The reinforcement and para-military forces was rushed to the spot.
  If the reinforcements are required, the Pakistan army will send more reinforcement.
  They remain on station, but report that the intruders may send reinforcements, and they cannot hold if that is the case.
  The Black Sea Fleet brought reinforcements and supplies to forces of the Caucasian and Romanian fronts.
  With reinforcements, the force at the base numbered about 50 soldiers that night.
  In September 1863 the Union wanted to send reinforcements from the Army of the Potomac to eastern Tennessee.
  McNaughton failed to find reinforcements, and his army commanders in Canada were increasingly rebellious.
  He explained that by the time the police reinforcement arrived, a team had entered the building and confronted the robber.
  The hard-pressed British garrison called for army and air force reinforcements.
  When Navy aircraft reported that enemy reinforcements were moving in rapidly, the partisans began a wild run to the beach.
  The first move of the Navy Department was to send available reinforcements to European waters.
  The Army sent in reinforcements to the town.
  In a few minutes, the SS men blasted into the building, but reinforcements from the windowless room held them off.
  By the end of 1938, the arrival of large military reinforcements meant that resistance was largely subdued.
  They will retreat, and return to the main army for reinforcements.
  Throughout the day, Grant rode through his command rallying the force in spite of the lateness of reinforcements.
  He had already called the department asking them to send the reinforcements.
  They held them off until reinforcements arrived.
  They attack pre-selected targets and withdraw before enemy reinforcements can arrive.
  Military reinforcements had to engage in bloody street fighting in order to restore government authority.
  Synonyms
  additional troops, fresh troops, additional police, supplementaries, auxiliaries, reserves
3. 1.3 The strengthening structure or material employed in reinforced concrete or plastic.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Some 115 tonnes of reinforcements were used to strengthen the bank's strong rooms.
  There was a loud explosion and cracks appeared in the roof, revealing concrete nine inches thick, with steel reinforcement, but several more charges were detonated before the roof finally collapsed and the walls crumbled in.
  Tubing reinforcement often involves many layers of different materials.
  Structural welded wire reinforcement is produced by more than a dozen companies throughout North America.
  Their protruding bits of pipe suggest plumbing or wiring or structural reinforcement.
  While download is typically very similar between a one-story and a two-story deck, the higher deck may require a larger foundation, additional bracing or other reinforcement.
  Embedding flax fibers into composite materials and nonwoven sheets provides strength and reinforcement to the goods.
  Elli tries to avoid plastics with glass-fiber reinforcement that doesn't flow easily through long, thin-wall mold features.
  Two layers of horizontal steel reinforcement were introduced at 7.5 cm from top and bottom of footing slab.
  Ordinary galvanized barbed wire can be used between the tubes to provide reinforcement, and to make the structures resistant to earthquakes.
  The aqueduct, built from concrete and containing 529 tonnes of steel reinforcement, is part of the £12m Semington bypass project.
  Stiffening and reinforcement could take the building higher, but not without adding considerable expense.
  The works will include breaking out areas of defective concrete and replacing with concrete repair mortar and sacrificial anodes, which will help to prolong the life of the embedded steel reinforcement.
  So what you have is a small, metallic case with plastic reinforcements at the corners, a little bit like a shockproof watch.
  Now, after 40 years of damaging pedestrians and vehicles as the tiny tiles became unstuck, and allowing water to corrode the concrete's steel reinforcement, the building's owner has decided to act.
  In the construction of the works, the contractor has imported 30,000 tonnes of concrete and 1,500 tonnes of steel reinforcement.
  The steel reinforcement begins to carry significant load only after the concrete cracks.
  Cross-wire reinforcement of the mortar joints can be included to strengthen the panel, providing as much mechanical strength against break-in as a brick wall.
  Structure, enclosure and finishes are achieved in a single operation, with reinforcement bars simply threaded through the brick joints.
  Synonyms
  strengthening, fortification, bolstering, shoring up, propping up, buttressing, underpinning, bracing, stiffening, supporting, holding up

单词	reinforcement
释义	Definition of reinforcement in English: reinforcement noun riːɪnˈfɔːsm(ə)ntˌriɪnˈfɔrsmənt mass noun 1The action or process of reinforcing or strengthening. older electricity mains required reinforcement to meet increased demand Example sentencesExamples Fibers frequently are added to increase the plaster's strength, provide reinforcement and reduce or eliminate cracking. Cast-in hardware can be positioned for structural reinforcement or to facilitate installation. Should a reinforcement of its structure through greater unification be promoted in the short to middle term? Tile and slate roofing is very heavy, sometimes requiring structural reinforcement. Today's custom homes will accommodate most luxury tubs, but floor joists may require reinforcement in older homes if the tub is oversized especially whirlpool baths. In our retrospective long-term study, the area of partial rupture did not require reinforcement in most cases. I would like to set them immediately to overseeing the wall's reinforcement. Several concrete components of the dam will also be upgraded and strengthened by adding concrete for reinforcement. Lightweight garage doors require reinforcement with a 2 x 4 board at least 6 feet in length. In April, Russia's atomic energy minister said the cement encasing is collapsing and urgently needs reinforcement. Most walls can be constructed simply by stacking the blocks up, while others that will be tall or have to restrain heavy loads may require special reinforcement. The moulding is another area where reinforcement may be required. Railtrack engineers worked around the clock to re-open the line - but a 20 mph limit will remain for at least three months as a £5m reinforcement of the embankment takes place. The reinforcement of policing in key areas, especially at bus stops, cinemas, etc., is the need of the hour. The weight of the unit required reinforcement of the ramps. Sometimes reinforcement of floors, walls or ceilings may be needed, as may be cladding of exposed surfaces and corners to prevent self injury. Synonyms augmentation, increase, supplementing, boosting, swelling, building up, build-up, topping up 1.1 The process of encouraging or establishing a belief or pattern of behaviour. positive feedback leads to reinforcement Example sentencesExamples Some parents find that positive reinforcement helps to encourage the child throughout treatment. Finally, he said, as professors try to maximize the likelihood of student success, they may resort to using positive reinforcement for successful behavior. All owners will be told how to correct the dog's behaviour and how reinforcement of good behaviour will pay more dividends than punishment. A good dog training program will focus on allowing the dog to learn just what is expected of it, and will use positive reinforcement to reward desired behaviors. Although verbal praise was mentioned least often, several of the parents appeared to be aware of the need to increase this type of reinforcement. On the other hand, reputation also locks people into particular patterns of collaboration and interaction through reinforcement. My fear is that we are setting ourselves up for a vicious circle where family breakdown is perpetuated by the reinforcement and extension of behaviours which make it all the more likely. Teachers are often unaware that they encourage inappropriate behavior through reinforcement. Spouses attend all the sessions and are instructed in basic behavior modification techniques, especially giving positive reinforcement and avoiding criticism. Seeking guidance and reinforcement on how to cope with the mounting fear of failure and the loss of self, we turn to the media, which is in most cases represented by television. It is essential to teach and model desired behaviours, and the benefits of positive reinforcement are well established. You get there together through a chain of cooperation, support, reinforcement and a willingness to share talents and gifts with others. However, some will need continued encouragement and positive reinforcement from parents and teachers for this good start not to become swamped by schoolyard attitudes. Formal policies and guidelines are the starting point here, but they need to be backed up by training, enforcement and reinforcement to prevent behavioral lapses. In addition, parents were trained in providing support and positive reinforcement and assistance as their adolescent began using the skills being taught. Positive reinforcement can strengthen your child's self-esteem and foster a sense of independence. Positive reinforcement for desirable behavior will reduce reliance on punishment. Family role models, media and literature images, and social reinforcement also help develop the attitudes and beliefs that underlie abusive behaviour. Use positive reinforcement instead of criticism. The best way to reduce misbehavior is to provide abundant positive reinforcement for good behavior. 1.2reinforcements Extra personnel sent to increase the strength of an army or similar force. a small force would hold the position until reinforcements could be sent Example sentencesExamples The Army sent in reinforcements to the town. Military reinforcements had to engage in bloody street fighting in order to restore government authority. They held them off until reinforcements arrived. They remain on station, but report that the intruders may send reinforcements, and they cannot hold if that is the case. If the reinforcements are required, the Pakistan army will send more reinforcement. They attack pre-selected targets and withdraw before enemy reinforcements can arrive. When Navy aircraft reported that enemy reinforcements were moving in rapidly, the partisans began a wild run to the beach. In September 1863 the Union wanted to send reinforcements from the Army of the Potomac to eastern Tennessee. The Black Sea Fleet brought reinforcements and supplies to forces of the Caucasian and Romanian fronts. By the end of 1938, the arrival of large military reinforcements meant that resistance was largely subdued. He explained that by the time the police reinforcement arrived, a team had entered the building and confronted the robber. McNaughton failed to find reinforcements, and his army commanders in Canada were increasingly rebellious. They will retreat, and return to the main army for reinforcements. The reinforcement and para-military forces was rushed to the spot. He had already called the department asking them to send the reinforcements. In a few minutes, the SS men blasted into the building, but reinforcements from the windowless room held them off. Throughout the day, Grant rode through his command rallying the force in spite of the lateness of reinforcements. The first move of the Navy Department was to send available reinforcements to European waters. With reinforcements, the force at the base numbered about 50 soldiers that night. The hard-pressed British garrison called for army and air force reinforcements. Synonyms additional troops, fresh troops, additional police, supplementaries, auxiliaries, reserves support, backup, help archaic succours 1.3 The strengthening structure or material employed in reinforced concrete or plastic. glass-fibre reinforcement count noun reinforcements set in the concrete Example sentencesExamples Some 115 tonnes of reinforcements were used to strengthen the bank's strong rooms. Tubing reinforcement often involves many layers of different materials. Their protruding bits of pipe suggest plumbing or wiring or structural reinforcement. Structure, enclosure and finishes are achieved in a single operation, with reinforcement bars simply threaded through the brick joints. Stiffening and reinforcement could take the building higher, but not without adding considerable expense. The aqueduct, built from concrete and containing 529 tonnes of steel reinforcement, is part of the £12m Semington bypass project. Cross-wire reinforcement of the mortar joints can be included to strengthen the panel, providing as much mechanical strength against break-in as a brick wall. Embedding flax fibers into composite materials and nonwoven sheets provides strength and reinforcement to the goods. In the construction of the works, the contractor has imported 30,000 tonnes of concrete and 1,500 tonnes of steel reinforcement. While download is typically very similar between a one-story and a two-story deck, the higher deck may require a larger foundation, additional bracing or other reinforcement. So what you have is a small, metallic case with plastic reinforcements at the corners, a little bit like a shockproof watch. Two layers of horizontal steel reinforcement were introduced at 7.5 cm from top and bottom of footing slab. There was a loud explosion and cracks appeared in the roof, revealing concrete nine inches thick, with steel reinforcement, but several more charges were detonated before the roof finally collapsed and the walls crumbled in. The works will include breaking out areas of defective concrete and replacing with concrete repair mortar and sacrificial anodes, which will help to prolong the life of the embedded steel reinforcement. Now, after 40 years of damaging pedestrians and vehicles as the tiny tiles became unstuck, and allowing water to corrode the concrete's steel reinforcement, the building's owner has decided to act. Elli tries to avoid plastics with glass-fiber reinforcement that doesn't flow easily through long, thin-wall mold features. Structural welded wire reinforcement is produced by more than a dozen companies throughout North America. The steel reinforcement begins to carry significant load only after the concrete cracks. Ordinary galvanized barbed wire can be used between the tubes to provide reinforcement, and to make the structures resistant to earthquakes. Synonyms strengthening, fortification, bolstering, shoring up, propping up, buttressing, underpinning, bracing, stiffening, supporting, holding up Definition of reinforcement in US English: reinforcement nounˌrēinˈfôrsməntˌriɪnˈfɔrsmənt 1The action or process of reinforcing or strengthening. Example sentencesExamples Lightweight garage doors require reinforcement with a 2 x 4 board at least 6 feet in length. Railtrack engineers worked around the clock to re-open the line - but a 20 mph limit will remain for at least three months as a £5m reinforcement of the embankment takes place. Tile and slate roofing is very heavy, sometimes requiring structural reinforcement. Fibers frequently are added to increase the plaster's strength, provide reinforcement and reduce or eliminate cracking. Cast-in hardware can be positioned for structural reinforcement or to facilitate installation. Today's custom homes will accommodate most luxury tubs, but floor joists may require reinforcement in older homes if the tub is oversized especially whirlpool baths. In our retrospective long-term study, the area of partial rupture did not require reinforcement in most cases. Most walls can be constructed simply by stacking the blocks up, while others that will be tall or have to restrain heavy loads may require special reinforcement. Sometimes reinforcement of floors, walls or ceilings may be needed, as may be cladding of exposed surfaces and corners to prevent self injury. The weight of the unit required reinforcement of the ramps. I would like to set them immediately to overseeing the wall's reinforcement. The reinforcement of policing in key areas, especially at bus stops, cinemas, etc., is the need of the hour. The moulding is another area where reinforcement may be required. Several concrete components of the dam will also be upgraded and strengthened by adding concrete for reinforcement. In April, Russia's atomic energy minister said the cement encasing is collapsing and urgently needs reinforcement. Should a reinforcement of its structure through greater unification be promoted in the short to middle term? Synonyms augmentation, increase, supplementing, boosting, swelling, building up, build-up, topping up 1.1 The process of encouraging or establishing a belief or pattern of behavior, especially by encouragement or reward. Example sentencesExamples Use positive reinforcement instead of criticism. The best way to reduce misbehavior is to provide abundant positive reinforcement for good behavior. Spouses attend all the sessions and are instructed in basic behavior modification techniques, especially giving positive reinforcement and avoiding criticism. Formal policies and guidelines are the starting point here, but they need to be backed up by training, enforcement and reinforcement to prevent behavioral lapses. On the other hand, reputation also locks people into particular patterns of collaboration and interaction through reinforcement. Some parents find that positive reinforcement helps to encourage the child throughout treatment. It is essential to teach and model desired behaviours, and the benefits of positive reinforcement are well established. In addition, parents were trained in providing support and positive reinforcement and assistance as their adolescent began using the skills being taught. Positive reinforcement can strengthen your child's self-esteem and foster a sense of independence. My fear is that we are setting ourselves up for a vicious circle where family breakdown is perpetuated by the reinforcement and extension of behaviours which make it all the more likely. Teachers are often unaware that they encourage inappropriate behavior through reinforcement. A good dog training program will focus on allowing the dog to learn just what is expected of it, and will use positive reinforcement to reward desired behaviors. You get there together through a chain of cooperation, support, reinforcement and a willingness to share talents and gifts with others. Finally, he said, as professors try to maximize the likelihood of student success, they may resort to using positive reinforcement for successful behavior. Positive reinforcement for desirable behavior will reduce reliance on punishment. However, some will need continued encouragement and positive reinforcement from parents and teachers for this good start not to become swamped by schoolyard attitudes. Although verbal praise was mentioned least often, several of the parents appeared to be aware of the need to increase this type of reinforcement. Seeking guidance and reinforcement on how to cope with the mounting fear of failure and the loss of self, we turn to the media, which is in most cases represented by television. Family role models, media and literature images, and social reinforcement also help develop the attitudes and beliefs that underlie abusive behaviour. All owners will be told how to correct the dog's behaviour and how reinforcement of good behaviour will pay more dividends than punishment. 1.2reinforcements Extra personnel sent to increase the strength of an army or similar force. a small force would hold the position until reinforcements could be sent Example sentencesExamples The reinforcement and para-military forces was rushed to the spot. If the reinforcements are required, the Pakistan army will send more reinforcement. They remain on station, but report that the intruders may send reinforcements, and they cannot hold if that is the case. The Black Sea Fleet brought reinforcements and supplies to forces of the Caucasian and Romanian fronts. With reinforcements, the force at the base numbered about 50 soldiers that night. In September 1863 the Union wanted to send reinforcements from the Army of the Potomac to eastern Tennessee. McNaughton failed to find reinforcements, and his army commanders in Canada were increasingly rebellious. He explained that by the time the police reinforcement arrived, a team had entered the building and confronted the robber. The hard-pressed British garrison called for army and air force reinforcements. When Navy aircraft reported that enemy reinforcements were moving in rapidly, the partisans began a wild run to the beach. The first move of the Navy Department was to send available reinforcements to European waters. The Army sent in reinforcements to the town. In a few minutes, the SS men blasted into the building, but reinforcements from the windowless room held them off. By the end of 1938, the arrival of large military reinforcements meant that resistance was largely subdued. They will retreat, and return to the main army for reinforcements. Throughout the day, Grant rode through his command rallying the force in spite of the lateness of reinforcements. He had already called the department asking them to send the reinforcements. They held them off until reinforcements arrived. They attack pre-selected targets and withdraw before enemy reinforcements can arrive. Military reinforcements had to engage in bloody street fighting in order to restore government authority. Synonyms additional troops, fresh troops, additional police, supplementaries, auxiliaries, reserves 1.3 The strengthening structure or material employed in reinforced concrete or plastic. Example sentencesExamples Some 115 tonnes of reinforcements were used to strengthen the bank's strong rooms. There was a loud explosion and cracks appeared in the roof, revealing concrete nine inches thick, with steel reinforcement, but several more charges were detonated before the roof finally collapsed and the walls crumbled in. Tubing reinforcement often involves many layers of different materials. Structural welded wire reinforcement is produced by more than a dozen companies throughout North America. Their protruding bits of pipe suggest plumbing or wiring or structural reinforcement. While download is typically very similar between a one-story and a two-story deck, the higher deck may require a larger foundation, additional bracing or other reinforcement. Embedding flax fibers into composite materials and nonwoven sheets provides strength and reinforcement to the goods. Elli tries to avoid plastics with glass-fiber reinforcement that doesn't flow easily through long, thin-wall mold features. Two layers of horizontal steel reinforcement were introduced at 7.5 cm from top and bottom of footing slab. Ordinary galvanized barbed wire can be used between the tubes to provide reinforcement, and to make the structures resistant to earthquakes. The aqueduct, built from concrete and containing 529 tonnes of steel reinforcement, is part of the £12m Semington bypass project. Stiffening and reinforcement could take the building higher, but not without adding considerable expense. The works will include breaking out areas of defective concrete and replacing with concrete repair mortar and sacrificial anodes, which will help to prolong the life of the embedded steel reinforcement. So what you have is a small, metallic case with plastic reinforcements at the corners, a little bit like a shockproof watch. Now, after 40 years of damaging pedestrians and vehicles as the tiny tiles became unstuck, and allowing water to corrode the concrete's steel reinforcement, the building's owner has decided to act. In the construction of the works, the contractor has imported 30,000 tonnes of concrete and 1,500 tonnes of steel reinforcement. The steel reinforcement begins to carry significant load only after the concrete cracks. Cross-wire reinforcement of the mortar joints can be included to strengthen the panel, providing as much mechanical strength against break-in as a brick wall. Structure, enclosure and finishes are achieved in a single operation, with reinforcement bars simply threaded through the brick joints. Synonyms strengthening, fortification, bolstering, shoring up, propping up, buttressing, underpinning, bracing, stiffening, supporting, holding up
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