get closer to the goal

[get ˈkloʊ.sər tu ðə ɡoʊl]

verb phrase

aproximar-se do objetivo

1. To make progress toward achieving a desired aim or target; to move nearer to accomplishing something

Each small step helps us get closer to the goal of finishing the project on time.

Cada pequeno passo nos ajuda a aproximar-se do objetivo de concluir o projeto no prazo.

2. To reduce the distance or gap between current position and desired outcome

By studying harder, she got closer to the goal of getting into her dream university.

Ao estudar mais, ela se aproximou do objetivo de entrar na universidade dos seus sonhos.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

aproximar-se do objetivo

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

chegar mais perto do objetivo

Alternative colloquial form

São Paulo

aproximar-se da meta

Variant using 'meta' instead of 'objetivo'

Portugal

aproximar-se do alvo

Portuguese preference for 'alvo' over 'objetivo'

take one step at a time

inch toward success

close the gap

make headway

reach for the stars

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