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chief target

[tʃiːf ˈtɑːrɡɪt]
nounpl: chief targets
alvo principal
1. The primary or most important objective or goal that someone is aiming to achieve or attack
The chief target of the investigation was to identify the person responsible for the fraud.
O alvo principal da investigação era identificar a pessoa responsável pela fraude.
2. In military or combat contexts, the main enemy position or person that is the focus of an attack
The enemy's chief target was the bridge connecting the two regions.
O alvo principal do inimigo era a ponte que conectava as duas regiões.
Synonyms
primary objectivemain goalprincipal aimprimary focus
Antonyms
secondary objectiveminor goalinsignificant target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alvo principal
Most commonly used term across Brazil
São Paulo
alvo principal
Standard usage in business and military contexts
Rio de Janeiro
alvo principal
Standard usage, sometimes with 'meta principal' in informal contexts
Portugal
alvo principal
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

to be in the chief target's sights
to make someone the chief target
chief target of criticism
chief target of opportunity
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