n. 1. The act of reenforcing, or the state of being reenforced. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which reenforces; additional force; especially, additional troops or force to augment the strength of any army, or ships to strengthen a navy or fleet. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Psychology) A reward or punishment which is given to a person or animal in order to increase the likelihood that a specific behavior will be repeated. [ PJC ]
(n) a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission, Syn. reenforcement, reinforcement, Example:they called for artillery support