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compromise the main objective

[ˈkɒmprəmaɪz ðə meɪn əbˈdʒektɪv]
verb phrase
comprometer o objetivo principal
1. To undermine, weaken, or put at risk the primary goal or aim of something
Taking shortcuts in quality will compromise the main objective of delivering excellence.
Tomar atalhos na qualidade vai comprometer o objetivo principal de entregar excelência.
2. To make concessions that negatively affect the core purpose or mission
Budget cuts must not compromise the main objective of the project.
Cortes orçamentários não devem comprometer o objetivo principal do projeto.
Synonyms
undermine the main objectivejeopardize the primary goalendanger the core aimsabotage the main purposeweaken the primary objective
Antonyms
support the main objectiveadvance the primary goalstrengthen the core aimfurther the main purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comprometer o objetivo principal
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
comprometer o objetivo principal
Common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
comprometer o objetivo principal
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

shoot oneself in the foot
cut off one's nose to spite one's face
sabotage one's own efforts
throw a wrench in the works
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