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compromise the goal

[ˈkɒmprəmaɪz ðə ɡoʊl]
verb phrase
comprometer o objetivo
1. to weaken, undermine, or put at risk the achievement of a goal or objective
Making unnecessary changes could compromise the goal of completing the project on time.
Fazer mudanças desnecessárias pode comprometer o objetivo de concluir o projeto no prazo.
2. to accept standards lower than desired, which negatively affects the intended purpose or aim
Cutting corners on quality will compromise the goal of customer satisfaction.
Cortar gastos na qualidade comprometerá o objetivo de satisfação do cliente.
Synonyms
undermine the goaljeopardize the goalthreaten the goalsabotage the goalobstruct the goal
Antonyms
achieve the goalfulfill the goalaccomplish the goalsupport the goaladvance the goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comprometer o objetivo
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
comprometer a meta
Common in corporate environments; 'meta' is often preferred over 'objetivo'
Portugal
comprometer o objectivo
Uses older spelling 'objectivo'; also 'colocar em risco o objetivo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

put the goal at risk
stand in the way of the goal
throw a wrench in the works
derail the objective
shoot oneself in the foot
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