Also means
to strengthen
Usage Note
Rinforzare means 'to reinforce or strengthen' a structure, team, or position (rinforzare una squadra = 'to strengthen a team'). It is the verb behind the noun rinforzo. It takes avere. In music, rinforzando (abbrev. rfz) is a dynamic marking meaning a sudden accent.
Examples
"Dobbiamo rinforzare le fondamenta."
Natural Translation
We need to reinforce the foundations.

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