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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 goal
promote the objective
move toward the goal
progress toward the aim
Antonyms
hinder the goal
obstruct the objective
impede progress
move 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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