1. To keep or preserve a specific goal or target as a priority; to continue working towards a stated aim without deviation
The team decided to maintain the objective despite the unexpected challenges.
A equipe decidiu manter o objetivo apesar dos desafios inesperados.
2. To sustain focus on a particular goal in military, business, or personal contexts
We must maintain the objective to complete the project on schedule.
Devemos manter o objetivo de concluir o projeto no prazo.