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loss of the target
[/lɔːs əv ðə ˈtɑːrɡɪt/]
noun phrase
pl: losses of the target
perda do alvo
1.
The failure to maintain sight, contact, or focus on an intended objective or goal
The loss of the target resulted in mission failure.
A perda do alvo resultou no fracasso da missão.
2.
In military or tactical contexts, the inability to track or locate an enemy or objective
The radar operator reported a loss of the target on screen.
O operador de radar relatou uma perda do alvo na tela.
3.
In general usage, the inability to maintain focus on a goal or objective
Due to distractions, there was a loss of the target in our project planning.
Devido às distrações, houve uma perda do alvo no nosso planejamento do projeto.
Synonyms
loss of sight
loss of contact
loss of focus
failure to track
Antonyms
acquisition of the target
target locked
maintaining focus
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
perda do alvo
Standard term used in military and general contexts
São Paulo
perda do alvo
Common usage in business and technical contexts
Portugal
perda do alvo
Standard Portuguese equivalent, used similarly in military terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
losing sight of the goal
missing the mark
off target
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