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accelerate the goal

[ək-ˈse-lə-ˌrāt ðə ɡōl]
verb phrase
acelerar o objetivo
1. To speed up the process of achieving or reaching a desired aim or target
We need to accelerate the goal of launching the product by next quarter.
Precisamos acelerar o objetivo de lançar o produto no próximo trimestre.
2. To increase the pace toward accomplishing a specific objective
The new funding will help accelerate the goal of expanding into new markets.
O novo financiamento ajudará a acelerar o objetivo de expansão para novos mercados.
Synonyms
speed up the goalhasten the objectiveexpedite the aimadvance the target
Antonyms
delay the goalslow down the objectivepostpone the aimimpede the target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acelerar o objetivo
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
acelerar o objectivo
Portuguese spelling uses 'objectivo' instead of 'objetivo'
São Paulo
acelerar a meta
Common business jargon using 'meta' (goal/target)

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the ground running
step on the gas
move the needle
get the ball rolling
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