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.

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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

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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