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compromise the aim

[kəmˈprɒmaɪz ðə eɪm]
verb phrase
comprometer o objetivo
1. to weaken, undermine, or put at risk the achievement of a goal or purpose
Using outdated equipment will compromise the aim of the project.
Usar equipamento obsoleto comprometerá o objetivo do projeto.
2. to make concessions that reduce the effectiveness or integrity of a goal
Cutting the budget will compromise the aim of providing quality service.
Cortar o orçamento comprometerá o objetivo de fornecer serviço de qualidade.
Synonyms
undermine the goaljeopardize the objectivehinder the purposesabotage the aimimpair the goal
Antonyms
achieve the aimsupport the goaladvance the objectivefulfill the purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comprometer o objetivo
most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
prejudicar o objetivo
alternative common usage
São Paulo
comprometer a meta
often uses 'meta' instead of 'objetivo'
Portugal
comprometer o objetivo
formal usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

put the goal at risk
throw a wrench in the works
throw a monkey wrench into the plan
knock the goal off course
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