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interfere with the primary goal

[ɪn.tərˈfɪr wɪð ðə ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i ɡoʊl]
verb phrase
interferir com o objetivo principal
1. To obstruct, hinder, or create obstacles that prevent the achievement of a main or primary objective
Personal conflicts should not interfere with the primary goal of improving customer service.
Conflitos pessoais não devem interferir com o objetivo principal de melhorar o atendimento ao cliente.
2. To meddle in or disrupt activities or plans that are essential to reaching a main target
Budget cuts may interfere with the primary goal of completing the project on time.
Cortes orçamentários podem interferir com o objetivo principal de concluir o projeto no prazo.
NYC Slang
get in the way of the main goal / mess with the primary objective
Synonyms
hinder the primary goalobstruct the main objectiveimpede the primary aimcompromise the main targetundermine the primary objective
Antonyms
support the primary goalfacilitate the main objectiveadvance the primary aimpromote the main target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
interferir com o objetivo principal
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
atrapalhar o objetivo principal
More colloquial alternative using 'atrapalhar'
São Paulo
prejudicar o objetivo principal
Common usage emphasizing harm or damage to the goal
Portugal
interferir com o objectivo principal
Uses 'objectivo' instead of 'objetivo'; formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
get in the way
rock the boat
upset the applecart
throw a spanner in the works
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