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impede the main aim

[ɪmˈpiːd ðə meɪn eɪm]
verb phrase
impedir o objetivo principal
1. to obstruct, hinder, or prevent the achievement of a primary goal or objective
Lack of funding will impede the main aim of the project.
A falta de financiamento impedirá o objetivo principal do projeto.
2. to create obstacles that slow down or block progress toward a central purpose
Personal conflicts impede the main aim of team collaboration.
Os conflitos pessoais impedem o objetivo principal da colaboração em equipe.
Synonyms
hinder the main objectiveobstruct the primary goalblock the main purposethwart the central aimprevent the chief objective
Antonyms
facilitate the main aimpromote the main objectiveadvance the primary goalenable the main purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impedir o objetivo principal
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
dificultar o objetivo principal
Alternative using 'dificultar' (to make difficult)
Portugal
dificultar o objectivo principal
Uses older spelling 'objectivo' alongside modern usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
get in the way of
stand in the way of
put a spoke in someone's wheel
derail someone's plans
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