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expedite the chief objective

[/ˈɛkspədaɪt ðə tʃiːf əbˈdʒɛktɪv/]
verb phrase
acelerar o objetivo principal
1. To speed up or hasten the accomplishment of the main goal or primary aim
We need to expedite the chief objective of completing the project before the deadline.
Precisamos acelerar o objetivo principal de concluir o projeto antes do prazo.
2. To prioritize and advance the most important goal or target
The manager decided to expedite the chief objective by allocating more resources.
O gerente decidiu acelerar o objetivo principal alocando mais recursos.
NYC Slang
rush the main goal / move the needle on the primary objective
Synonyms
accelerate the primary goalspeed up the main objectiveadvance the chief aimhasten the primary target
Antonyms
delay the chief objectiveslow down the main goalpostpone the primary aimhinder the objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acelerar o objetivo principal
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
agilizar o objetivo principal
Alternative usage emphasizing agility and efficiency
Portugal
apressar o objetivo principal
European Portuguese preference for 'apressar' over 'acelerar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut to the chase
get down to brass tacks
move the needle
fast-track the process
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