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maintain the target
[meɪnˈteɪn ðə ˈtɑːrɡɪt]
verb phrase
manter o alvo
1.
to keep focus on or continue pursuing a specific goal or objective
We need to maintain the target of reducing costs by 20% this quarter.
Precisamos manter o alvo de reduzir custos em 20% este trimestre.
2.
to sustain attention or aim toward a predetermined goal in sports or military contexts
The archer worked hard to maintain the target throughout the competition.
O arqueiro trabalhou duro para manter o alvo durante a competição.
3.
to preserve or sustain a desired outcome or benchmark
The team managed to maintain the target performance metrics.
A equipe conseguiu manter as métricas de desempenho alvo.
Synonyms
keep the target
sustain the objective
stay focused on the goal
preserve the aim
Antonyms
abandon the target
lose focus
deviate from the objective
miss the target
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter o alvo
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
manter a meta
alternative common usage in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
manter o objetivo
broader term sometimes used interchangeably
Portugal
manter o alvo
standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
hit the target
miss the mark
set sights on
keep one's eyes on the prize
stay the course
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