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focused effort

[ˈfoʊkəst ˈɛfərt]
noun phrasepl: focused efforts
esforço concentrado
1. Dedicated and concentrated work directed toward achieving a specific goal with sustained attention and determination
Her focused effort on studying paid off with excellent exam results.
Seu esforço concentrado nos estudos resultou em excelentes notas no exame.
2. Deliberate and purposeful action without distraction or division of attention
The team's focused effort led to the successful completion of the project ahead of schedule.
O esforço concentrado do time levou à conclusão bem-sucedida do projeto antes do prazo.
Synonyms
concentrated effortdedicated effortpurposeful effortdeliberate effortsustained effort
Antonyms
half-hearted effortdistracted effortscattered effortunfocused attempt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esforço concentrado
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
empenho focado
Alternative used in business contexts
Portugal
esforço concentrado
Standard European Portuguese usage
General Brazilian
dedicação focada
Alternative emphasizing commitment

Related Idioms & Phrases

put one's nose to the grindstone (trabalhar com dedicação)
buckle down (concentrar-se em trabalho sério)
stay the course (manter o esforço concentrado)
keep one's eye on the prize (manter a atenção no objetivo)
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