get closer to the objective

[/ɡɛt ˈkloʊzər tu ðə əbˈdʒɛktɪv/]

verb phrase

aproximar-se do objetivo

1. to make progress toward achieving a goal or aim; to move nearer to one's intended target or purpose

With each completed project, we get closer to the objective of expanding our market share.

Com cada projeto concluído, nos aproximamos do objetivo de expandir nossa participação de mercado.

2. to reduce the distance or gap between current status and desired outcome

The team's recent efforts have helped us get closer to the objective of launching the product by next quarter.

Os esforços recentes da equipe nos ajudaram a nos aproximarmos do objetivo de lançar o produto no próximo trimestre.

NYC Slang

get in the ballpark; get in striking distance

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

aproximar-se do objetivo

standard usage in business and everyday contexts

São Paulo

chegar mais perto do objetivo

commonly used in corporate and professional settings

Rio de Janeiro

se aproximar do objetivo

frequent in informal and formal speech

Portugal

aproximar-se do objectivo

standard Portuguese usage; note 'objectivo' spelling

get the ball rolling

get one's foot in the door

get down to brass tacks

inch closer to the finish line

bridge the gap

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