limited objectives
[/ˈlɪmɪtɪd əbˈdʒɛktɪvz/]
noun
objetivos limitados
1. Specific, narrowly-defined goals or aims that are constrained in scope, scale, or ambition, typically used in military, business, or strategic contexts
The military operation was designed with limited objectives to minimize casualties and avoid escalation.
A operação militar foi planejada com objetivos limitados para minimizar perdas e evitar escalação.
2. In business strategy, targets that are modest or conservative in their scope rather than expansive
The startup pursued limited objectives in its first year, focusing only on product development and local market penetration.
A startup perseguiu objetivos limitados em seu primeiro ano, focando apenas no desenvolvimento do produto e na penetração do mercado local.
3. In conflict or negotiation, goals that are restrained and do not aim for total victory or comprehensive solutions
The peace talks proceeded with limited objectives: establishing a ceasefire rather than resolving all territorial disputes.
As conversas de paz prosseguiram com objetivos limitados: estabelecer um cessar-fogo em vez de resolver todas as disputas territoriais.
This term is particularly prevalent in military strategy, diplomacy, and business management discourse in both Brazilian and American English. It gained prominence during Cold War discussions about limited warfare and has become standard terminology in project management and strategic planning across corporate environments in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
aim for limited objectives
set limited objectives
with limited objectives in mind
pursue limited objectives
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