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advance the main purpose
[əd-ˈvan(t)s ðə ˈmān ˈpər-pəs]
verb phrase
promover o objetivo principal
1.
To move forward or make progress toward the primary goal or objective
The new policy was designed to advance the main purpose of reducing carbon emissions.
A nova política foi projetada para promover o objetivo principal de reduzir as emissões de carbono.
2.
To contribute to or facilitate the achievement of the chief aim
These reforms advance the main purpose of improving public health.
Essas reformas promovem o objetivo principal de melhorar a saúde pública.
Synonyms
further the main goal
promote the primary objective
expedite the chief aim
facilitate the main goal
Antonyms
hinder the main purpose
obstruct the objective
impede progress
work against the goal
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
promover o objetivo principal
Most common and standard usage
São Paulo
avançar o objetivo principal
More literal translation, also acceptable
Portugal
fazer avançar o objetivo principal
Slightly more formal phrasing
Related Idioms & Phrases
move the needle
push forward
get the ball rolling
make headway
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