fortification

• Sustantivo que designa una construcción levantada para defender un lugar de un ataque, o la acción de fortalecer algo.

A noun referring to a structure built to defend a place against attack, or the act of strengthening something.

1. Military structureB2formal

   A defensive wall, building, or other structure built to protect a place from attack.

   Fortificación militar

   • The ancient fortification protected the city from invaders.
   • Soldiers reinforced the fortification with sandbags.
   • The castle's fortification included a moat and high walls.

   Sinónimosbastionbulwarkcitadelfastnessfortfortressredoubtstronghold

2. Strengthening or enrichmentC1formal

   The act of making something stronger or more effective, often by adding something.

   Fortalecimiento o enriquecimiento

   • The fortification of the bridge with steel beams took several months.
   • Vitamin D fortification in milk helps prevent deficiencies.
   • The fortification of the company's cybersecurity system was necessary.

   Sinónimosamplificationaugmentationenhancementintensificationreinforcementstrengthening