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decrease emphasis on the aim

[dɪˈkriːs ˈɛmfəsɪs ɑːn ðə eɪm]
verb phrase
diminuir a ênfase no objetivo
1. to reduce the importance, focus, or stress placed on a particular goal or purpose
The company decided to decrease emphasis on the aim of rapid expansion.
A empresa decidiu diminuir a ênfase no objetivo de expansão rápida.
2. to de-prioritize or downplay the significance of a specific target or intention
We should decrease emphasis on the aim of perfection and focus on practical results.
Devemos diminuir a ênfase no objetivo de perfeição e focar em resultados práticos.
Synonyms
reduce focus on the goaldownplay the objectivede-prioritize the aimminimize emphasis on the targetlessen importance of the purpose
Antonyms
increase emphasis on the aimheighten focus on the objectivestrengthen the priorityamplify the goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diminuir a ênfase no objetivo
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tirar o foco do objetivo
colloquial alternative meaning to shift focus away
São Paulo
reduzir a relevância do objetivo
more formal business context usage
Portugal
diminuir a relevância do objetivo
standard European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the foot off the gas
lower one's sights
shift gears
dial it back
lose sight of the goal
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