transitive. To strengthen (a fortress) by extra works, (an army, navy, town, etc.) by extra ships, troops, etc.; to occupy in force; to reinforce. Obs…

To furnish (troops) with support; to reinforce; to support, aid (a war). to stuff a chase (Scottish), to provide men for, organize a pursuit. Obsolete…

transitive. To reinforce, strengthen.

transitive. To assist with provisions, supplies, munition, etc.; to furnish with fresh troops. Also: to renew the stock of (ammunition). Obsolete.

transitive. To provide (a military or naval force or commander) with additional troops; to reinforce. Obsolete.

transitive. To provide with reinforcements. With with or (occasionally) of. Obsolete.

transitive. To strengthen, fortify.

transitive. To make more effective or powerful by reinforcement of numbers or resources. Also: to increase the price or monetary value of.

transitive. To strengthen or increase (an army, etc.) by providing additional troops; = reinforce, v. 2a; (formerly also) †to strengthen (a…

To strengthen with additional supplies or support. transitive. To strengthen or augment (a military or naval force, a position) with additional…

To reinforce with additional numbers.

transitive. = recruit, v. 1a.

transitive. Military. To strengthen or augment (a military force) with fresh recruits or troops. Also figurative. Now rare.