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be purpose-driven

[/bi ˈpɜrpəs ˈdrɪvən/]
verb phrase
ser orientado por propósito
1. to be motivated and guided by a clear sense of purpose or mission
The company aims to be purpose-driven by focusing on social impact alongside profits.
A empresa pretende ser orientada por propósito, focando no impacto social juntamente com lucros.
2. to have actions and decisions based on meaningful goals and values
She decided to be purpose-driven in her career, choosing roles that aligned with her values.
Ela decidiu ser orientada por propósito em sua carreira, escolhendo funções que se alinhassem com seus valores.
Synonyms
mission-orientedgoal-focusedvalue-drivenintentionalmeaningful
Antonyms
aimlessdirectionlessunmotivatedpurposeless

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser orientado por propósito
most common usage
São Paulo
ser orientado por propósito / ter propósito
business and corporate context
Portugal
ser orientado por um propósito
slightly more formal phrasing

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a calling
follow one's passion
stay true to one's values
walk the walk
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