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advancement toward the objective

[əd'vænsmənt tə'wɔrd ðə əb'dʒɛktɪv]
noun phrase
avanço em direção ao objetivo
1. progress made in moving closer to or achieving a goal or target
The team celebrated the advancement toward the objective of completing the project on time.
O time comemorou o avanço em direção ao objetivo de concluir o projeto no prazo.
2. forward movement or improvement in pursuit of a stated aim
Each milestone represents an advancement toward the objective of market expansion.
Cada marco representa um avanço em direção ao objetivo de expansão do mercado.
Synonyms
progress toward the goalheadway toward the objectivemovement toward the targetprogress in achieving the aimadvancement of the goal
Antonyms
regression from the objectivesetbackhindranceobstacle to the goalmovement away from the objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avanço em direção ao objetivo
most common usage
São Paulo
progresso rumo ao objetivo
alternative phrasing using 'progresso' and 'rumo'
Portugal
avanço em direcção ao objectivo
uses European Portuguese spelling with 'c' and older spelling of 'objectivo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

on track to reach the objective
make strides toward the goal
getting closer to the finish line
moving the needle
making headway
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