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delay the purpose

[dɪˈleɪ ðə ˈpɜːrpəs]
verb phrase
adiar o propósito
1. To postpone or put off the intended goal or objective; to hinder the achievement of a planned purpose
The unexpected weather delays the purpose of the outdoor event.
O clima inesperado adia o propósito do evento ao ar livre.
2. To cause a setback or obstruction to the main aim or plan
Technical issues delay the purpose of launching the new software.
Problemas técnicos atrasam o propósito do lançamento do novo software.
Synonyms
postpone the objectivehinder the goalobstruct the aimdefer the intentionput off the plan
Antonyms
advance the purposeexpedite the goalaccelerate the objectivefulfill the purposeachieve the aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adiar o propósito
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
atrasar o objetivo
Common alternative phrasing
Portugal
adiar o propósito
Standard in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
throw a spanner in the works
put a damper on something
slow things down
knock back
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