hidden target
[/ˈhɪdən ˈtɑːrɡɪt/]
nounpl: hidden targets
alvo oculto
1. An objective or goal that is not openly stated or made known to others; a concealed aim or purpose
The company's hidden target was to acquire their competitor without raising suspicion.
O alvo oculto da empresa era adquirir seu concorrente sem levantar suspeitas.
2. In gaming or military contexts, an objective that is not visible or marked on a map or interface
Players must locate the hidden target before the timer runs out.
Os jogadores devem localizar o alvo oculto antes do tempo acabar.
3. A person or entity that is secretly being pursued or targeted without their knowledge
The investigation revealed that he was a hidden target of the surveillance operation.
A investigação revelou que ele era um alvo oculto da operação de vigilância.
The phrase is commonly used in business contexts in Brazil to describe unannounced corporate strategies, and in gaming/entertainment to refer to concealed objectives. In North American usage, it appears frequently in military, surveillance, and corporate espionage narratives.
NYC Slang
under-the-radar mark
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