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advance the central goal

[əd-ˈvan(t)s ðə ˈsen-trəl ˈgōl]
verb phrase
avançar o objetivo central
1. To make progress toward or promote the achievement of the main or primary aim of an organization, project, or endeavor
The new policy will advance the central goal of reducing carbon emissions.
A nova política irá avançar o objetivo central de reduzir as emissões de carbono.
2. To move forward in support of a principal objective or mission
Every team member must work to advance the central goal of the company.
Cada membro da equipe deve trabalhar para avançar o objetivo central da empresa.
Synonyms
promote the main objectivefurther the primary goalpush forward the central aimprogress toward the main target
Antonyms
hinder the central goalobstruct the main objectiveundermine the primary aimdeviate from the central goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avançar o objetivo central
Standard usage in contemporary Portuguese
Portugal
promover o objetivo central
Alternative phrasing preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

move the needle
push the envelope
make headway
keep your eyes on the prize
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