first objective

[fɜːrst əbˈdʒɛktɪv]
noun phrasepl: first objectives
primeiro objetivo
1. The primary goal or target that must be achieved before moving to subsequent goals
Our first objective is to increase market share by 15% this year.
Nosso primeiro objetivo é aumentar a participação de mercado em 15% este ano.
2. In military or strategic contexts, the initial target or goal in a planned operation
The first objective of the mission was to secure the perimeter.
O primeiro objetivo da missão era garantir o perímetro.
3. The most immediate priority in a sequence of tasks or goals
Our first objective should be ensuring customer satisfaction.
Nosso primeiro objetivo deve ser garantir a satisfação do cliente.
This phrase is commonly used in business, military, and project management contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate culture, establishing clear 'primeiros objetivos' is essential for organizational planning and performance metrics. The term is formal and widely recognized in professional settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
primary goalmain objectiveprincipal aiminitial targetprime target
Antonyms / Antônimos
secondary objectivelast objectivefinal goallower priority

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
primeiro objetivo
Standard usage in business and military contexts
Rio de Janeiro
primeiro objetivo
Common in corporate and strategic planning discussions
São Paulo
primeiro objetivo
Widely used in business environment, also 'objetivo primário'
Portugal
primeiro objetivo
Identical usage; also used as 'objetivo principal'

Related Words

goaltargetaimmissionprioritystrategyobjective

Related Idioms & Phrases

set one's first objective on something
achieve one's first objective
prioritize the first objective
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