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achieve the primary objective

[/əˈtʃiːv ðə ˈpraɪmeri əbˈdʒektɪv/]
verb phrase
alcançar o objetivo primário
1. To successfully accomplish or attain the main goal or purpose of an endeavor
The team worked hard to achieve the primary objective of increasing sales by 25%.
O time trabalhou duro para alcançar o objetivo primário de aumentar as vendas em 25%.
2. To reach the principal aim in a project, mission, or strategic plan
We must achieve the primary objective before moving on to secondary tasks.
Devemos alcançar o objetivo primário antes de prosseguir para tarefas secundárias.
Synonyms
reach the main goalaccomplish the primary aimfulfill the primary objectiveattain the main targetcomplete the primary mission
Antonyms
fail to achieve the primary objectivemiss the main goalfall short of the objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alcançar o objetivo primário
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
São Paulo
atingir o objetivo principal
Common alternative using 'atingir' instead of 'alcançar'
Portugal
atingir o objectivo primário
Uses 'objectivo' (older spelling) and 'atingir' is equally common

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the target
reach the finish line
cross the finish line
get the job done
seal the deal
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