competing aims
[/kəmˈpiːtɪŋ eɪmz/]
noun phrase
objetivos concorrentes
1. Multiple goals or purposes that are in conflict with each other or that cannot be achieved simultaneously
The government faces competing aims of reducing inflation while maintaining employment.
O governo enfrenta objetivos concorrentes de reduzir a inflação enquanto mantém o emprego.
2. Conflicting targets or aspirations that require compromise or prioritization
The company must balance competing aims between profit maximization and environmental sustainability.
A empresa deve equilibrar objetivos concorrentes entre maximização de lucros e sustentabilidade ambiental.
This phrase is commonly used in corporate, governmental, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA to discuss policy decisions and strategic planning. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'objetivos concorrentes' is the standard formal term, particularly in business and political discourse, reflecting the complex decision-making processes in modern organizations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
at odds with
pulling in different directions
juggling multiple priorities
striking a balance between
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