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advancement toward the goal

[əd'vænsmənt təˈwɔrd ðə goʊl]
noun phrasepl: advancements toward the goal
avanço em direção ao objetivo
1. progress or improvement in moving closer to achieving a desired objective or target
The team celebrated each advancement toward the goal of completing the project on time.
A equipe celebrou cada avanço em direção ao objetivo de concluir o projeto no prazo.
2. forward movement or development that represents steps taken to reach an intended purpose
Her advancement toward the goal of becoming a doctor required years of dedicated study.
Seu avanço em direção ao objetivo de se tornar médica exigiu anos de estudo dedicado.
Synonyms
progress toward the goalmovement toward the objectiveheadwayprogressionforward movement
Antonyms
regressionsetbackretreatdeclinestagnation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avanço em direção ao objetivo
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
progresso rumo ao objetivo
alternative formulation, commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
avanço pro objetivo
more informal, colloquial usage
Portugal
avanço em direcção ao objectivo
European Portuguese spelling with 'direcção' and 'objectivo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

making headway
getting closer to the finish line
moving the needle
taking steps forward
leaps and bounds toward success
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