covert goal
[/koʊˈvɜːrt ɡoʊl/]
nounpl: covert goals
objetivo encoberto
1. A hidden or concealed aim or purpose that is not openly acknowledged or revealed
The company's covert goal was to monopolize the market while publicly claiming to support competition.
O objetivo encoberto da empresa era monopolizar o mercado enquanto publicamente afirmava apoiar a concorrência.
2. An unstated objective pursued secretly or indirectly rather than through transparent means
The politician's covert goal was to gain influence over the judiciary through strategic appointments.
O objetivo encoberto do político era ganhar influência sobre o judiciário por meio de nomeações estratégicas.
3. A purpose kept intentionally hidden from public knowledge or certain parties
Their covert goal in the negotiations was to extract sensitive information rather than reach a fair agreement.
Seu objetivo encoberto nas negociações era extrair informações sensíveis em vez de chegar a um acordo justo.
In American business and political contexts, 'covert goal' frequently appears in discussions about corporate strategy, political maneuvering, and international diplomacy. In Brazilian Portuguese, this concept is equally important in discussions of organizational behavior and political intrigue, reflecting concerns about transparency in governance and business practices. The term carries connotations of suspicion and lack of trust in both cultures.
NYC Slang
secret agenda; hidden play; real agenda (as in 'what's the real agenda here?')
Related Idioms & Phrases
have an axe to grind
play one's cards close to the chest
have something up one's sleeve
work behind the scenes
pull strings from behind the curtain
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