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advance the end
[/ədˈvæns ði ɛnd/]
verb phrase
promover o objetivo
1.
To make progress toward or facilitate the achievement of a goal or objective
The new policy will advance the end of reducing carbon emissions.
A nova política promoverá o objetivo de reduzir as emissões de carbono.
2.
To take action that moves one closer to a desired outcome or purpose
These negotiations advance the end of reaching a peace agreement.
Essas negociações promovem o objetivo de alcançar um acordo de paz.
Synonyms
further the goal
promote the objective
work toward
facilitate the aim
expedite the purpose
Antonyms
hinder the end
obstruct the objective
impede progress
work against
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
promover o objetivo
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
promover o fim
Alternative phrasing used in European Portuguese
São Paulo
avançar o objetivo
Direct translation variation common in business contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
means to an end
further one's aims
push toward a goal
make headway
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