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focus the scope

[ˈfoʊkəs ðə skoʊp]
verb phrase
focar o escopo
1. To narrow down or limit the area of attention, activity, or concern to specific parameters or boundaries
We need to focus the scope of this project to meet the deadline.
Precisamos focar o escopo deste projeto para cumprir o prazo.
2. To concentrate efforts on a clearly defined set of objectives or targets
The team decided to focus the scope by eliminating non-essential features.
A equipe decidiu focar o escopo eliminando recursos não essenciais.
Synonyms
narrow the scopelimit the scopedefine the scoperefine the scopeconcentrate efforts
Antonyms
expand the scopebroaden the scopewiden the scopescatter focus

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
focar o escopo
Most common usage in business and project management contexts
São Paulo
focar no escopo
Alternative preposition usage common in corporate environments
Portugal
centrar o âmbito
Alternative phrasing using 'âmbito' instead of 'escopo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your eyes on the prize
stay on target
narrow your focus
cut to the chase
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