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clear target

[/klɪr ˈtɑːrɡɪt/]
nounpl: clear targets
alvo claro
1. An objective or goal that is easily understood, well-defined, and unambiguous
The company set a clear target of increasing sales by 20% this year.
A empresa estabeleceu um alvo claro de aumentar as vendas em 20% este ano.
2. A person or object that is easily identifiable as the subject of action, attack, or criticism
The politician became a clear target for media scrutiny after the scandal.
O político se tornou um alvo claro para o escrutínio da mídia após o escândalo.
3. In military or sports contexts, an easily distinguishable objective or opponent
The goalkeeper was a clear target for the opposing team's forwards.
O goleiro era um alvo claro para os atacantes do time adversário.
Synonyms
obvious targeteasy targetdefined objectivewell-defined goal
Antonyms
unclear targetambiguous goalvague objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alvo claro
Most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
alvo claro
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
alvo claro
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
alvo claro
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

sitting duck
easy prey
hit the mark
on target
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