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abandonment of the target

[ə-ˈban-də-mənt əv ðə ˈtär-gət]
nounpl: abandonments of the target
abandono do alvo
1. The act of ceasing to pursue, aim at, or focus on a specific objective or goal
The abandonment of the target left the team without direction.
O abandono do alvo deixou a equipe sem direção.
2. In military or sports context, the decision to stop attacking or pursuing a designated objective
The general ordered the abandonment of the target after assessing the risks.
O general ordenou o abandono do alvo após avaliar os riscos.
Synonyms
relinquishment of the objectivegiving up the goaldesertion of the aimrenunciation of the purpose
Antonyms
pursuit of the targetcommitment to the goalachievement of the objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abandono do alvo
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
abandono do alvo
Common in military and sports contexts
São Paulo
abandono do objetivo
Alternative form using 'objetivo' instead of 'alvo'
Portugal
abandono do alvo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

call it quits
throw in the towel
give up on something
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