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block the aim
[/blɑk ðə eɪm/]
verb phrase
bloquear o alvo
1.
To obstruct or prevent someone from achieving their objective or goal
The defense strategy was to block the aim of the opposing team's offense.
A estratégia de defesa era bloquear o alvo do ataque do time adversário.
2.
To physically obstruct a line of sight or trajectory toward a target
The goalkeeper moved quickly to block the aim of the striker.
O goleiro se moveu rapidamente para bloquear o alvo do atacante.
Synonyms
obstruct the goal
prevent the objective
hinder the target
impede the aim
thwart the purpose
Antonyms
facilitate the aim
enable the goal
assist the objective
support the target
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
bloquear o alvo
Common usage in sports contexts
São Paulo
bloquear o objetivo
Slightly more formal variant
Portugal
bloquear o objetivo
Standard Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
get in the way of
stand in someone's way
throw a wrench in the works
put a spoke in someone's wheel
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