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help the target

[help ðə ˈtɑːrɡɪt]
verb phrase
ajudar o alvo
1. To provide assistance or support to a specific person, goal, or objective that has been identified or designated
The organization's mission is to help the target communities achieve economic independence.
A missão da organização é ajudar as comunidades alvo a alcançar independência econômica.
2. In sports or games, to assist a teammate in reaching or accomplishing a specific objective
The goalkeeper's quick reflexes help the target of winning the championship.
Os reflexos rápidos do goleiro ajudam o objetivo de ganhar o campeonato.
Synonyms
assist the targetsupport the objectiveaid the goalfacilitate the aim
Antonyms
hinder the targetobstruct the goalundermine the objectivesabotage the aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajudar o alvo
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
ajudar o objetivo
slightly more formal preference for 'objetivo' over 'alvo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach for the goal
pursue the objective
work towards the target
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