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advance the target

[/ədˈvæns ðə ˈtɑːrɡɪt/]
verb phrase
avançar o alvo
1. To move a goal or objective forward in time or progress; to make progress toward achieving a target
The project team worked hard to advance the target deadline by two weeks.
A equipe do projeto trabalhou muito para avançar o alvo do prazo em duas semanas.
2. To push or move a physical target object forward
The archer needed to advance the target closer to test different distances.
O arqueiro precisava avançar o alvo para mais perto para testar diferentes distâncias.
3. In military or sports context: to move an objective or goal position forward
The strategy is to advance the target zone deeper into enemy territory.
A estratégia é avançar a zona alvo mais profundamente em território inimigo.
Synonyms
move forward the targetpush the target aheadpropel the targetaccelerate the target
Antonyms
delay the targetpostpone the targetretract the targetmove back the target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avançar o alvo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
avançar o objetivo
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
adiantar o alvo
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

move the goalpost
shift the target
push forward the objective
reach for the target
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