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block the primary aim

[/blɑk ðə ˈpraɪmeri eɪm/]
verb phrase
bloquear o objetivo principal
1. to obstruct or prevent the main goal or purpose from being achieved
The new regulations block the primary aim of reducing costs.
Os novos regulamentos bloqueiam o objetivo principal de reduzir custos.
2. to impede progress toward the central objective
Budget cuts block the primary aim of improving public health.
Cortes orçamentários bloqueiam o objetivo principal de melhorar a saúde pública.
Synonyms
obstruct the main goalhinder the primary objectiveimpede the central aimthwart the main purposeprevent the primary objective
Antonyms
facilitate the primary aimsupport the main objectiveadvance the primary goalpromote the central aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bloquear o objetivo principal
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
bloquear o objetivo principal
common in business and professional settings
Portugal
bloquear o objetivo principal
standard usage with slight formal preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand in the way of the primary aim
get in the way of the main objective
throw a wrench in the works
derail the primary goal
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