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meet the target

[/miːt ðə ˈtɑːrɡɪt/]
verb phrase
atingir a meta
1. to achieve or reach a goal, objective, or quota that has been set
The sales team managed to meet the target this quarter.
O time de vendas conseguiu atingir a meta neste trimestre.
2. to fulfill a requirement or expectation within a specified timeframe or parameter
We need to meet the target deadline for the project delivery.
Precisamos atingir a meta de prazo para a entrega do projeto.
NYC Slang
hit the numbers
Synonyms
achieve the goalreach the objectivehit the markaccomplish the aimfulfill the requirement
Antonyms
miss the targetfall shortfail to achieveunderperform

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atingir a meta
most common usage in business context
São Paulo
bater a meta
colloquial alternative commonly used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
atingir o objetivo
slightly more formal alternative
Portugal
atingir o objetivo
preferred term; 'meta' less commonly used than in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the mark
reach for the stars
go the distance
make the grade
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