current goal

[/ˈkɜrənt ɡoʊl/]
noun phrasepl: current goals
objetivo atual
1. The main aim or target that someone is actively working towards at the present time
My current goal is to finish the project by the end of the month.
Meu objetivo atual é terminar o projeto até o final do mês.
2. In sports, the score or point being pursued in the immediate moment of play
The team's current goal is to score before halftime.
O objetivo atual do time é marcar um gol antes do intervalo.
3. In business or organizational context, the immediate target or objective being focused on
Our current goal for this quarter is to increase sales by 20%.
Nosso objetivo atual para este trimestre é aumentar as vendas em 20%.
In both American and Brazilian professional contexts, 'current goal' is commonly used in business meetings, project management, and performance reviews to discuss what teams or individuals are focusing on at a specific moment. In Brazil, particularly in corporate environments, 'meta atual' is often preferred. The phrase reflects contemporary goal-oriented workplace culture prevalent in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
present objectiveimmediate aimcurrent targetactive objectiveongoing aim
Antonyms / Antônimos
past goalfuture goallong-term goalabandoned goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetivo atual
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
meta atual
Common in business and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo atual
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to just 'objetivo'
Portugal
objetivo atual
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Words

objectivetargetaimpurposemilestonedeadline

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your eye on the goal
move the goal posts
reach your goals
set your sights on a goal
work towards a goal
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