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advance the goal

[/ədˈvæns ðə ɡoʊl/]
verb phrase
avançar o objetivo
1. To make progress toward achieving a specific aim or objective; to move closer to accomplishing a desired result
The new policy will advance the goal of reducing carbon emissions.
A nova política vai avançar o objetivo de reduzir as emissões de carbono.
2. To promote or further the achievement of a particular purpose or target
This research advances the goal of finding a cure for the disease.
Esta pesquisa avança o objetivo de encontrar uma cura para a doença.
Synonyms
further the goalpromote the objectivemove toward the goalprogress toward the aim
Antonyms
hinder the goalobstruct the objectiveimpede progressmove away from the goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avançar o objetivo
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
avançar a meta
Alternative using 'meta' (target/goal)
Portugal
avançar o objetivo
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

move the needle
push the envelope
get the ball rolling
make headway
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