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attain after delay

[əˈteɪn ˈæftər dɪˈleɪ]
verb phrase
alcançar após atraso
1. to achieve or reach a goal or objective after experiencing postponement or lateness
She finally managed to attain her degree after delay due to financial constraints.
Ela conseguiu finalmente alcançar seu diploma após atraso devido a limitações financeiras.
2. to obtain something desired following a period of waiting or hindrance
The company will attain profitability after delay caused by market conditions.
A empresa alcançará lucratividade após atraso causado pelas condições de mercado.
NYC Slang
finally getting there
Synonyms
eventually achievefinally reachobtain after waitingaccomplish belatedlyrealize with postponement
Antonyms
attain immediatelyachieve promptlyreach without delayobtain quickly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alcançar após atraso
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
alcançar depois do atraso
variant phrasing common in São Paulo
Portugal
atingir com demora
Portuguese preference for 'atingir' over 'alcançar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

better late than never
take the long way around
finally catching up
delayed gratification
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