1. to play a part in helping achieve the primary goal or aim of an organization, project, or endeavor
Every team member's efforts contribute to the main objective of increasing sales by 20%.
O esforço de cada membro da equipe contribui para o objetivo principal de aumentar as vendas em 20%.
2. to provide resources, ideas, or actions that advance the central purpose or mission
Innovation in our department will contribute to the main objective of staying competitive.
A inovação no nosso departamento contribuirá para o objetivo principal de permanecer competitivo.