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move forward the finish line
[muːv ˈfɔrwərd ðə ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn]
verb phrase
adiantar a linha de chegada
1.
To relocate the finish line to an earlier point in a race or competition
The race organizers decided to move forward the finish line due to weather conditions.
Os organizadores da corrida decidiram adiantar a linha de chegada devido às condições climáticas.
2.
To accelerate progress toward a goal or objective
We need to move forward the finish line for this project to meet our deadlines.
Precisamos acelerar nosso progresso neste projeto para cumprir os prazos.
Synonyms
advance the finish line
accelerate completion
expedite the goal
push forward the deadline
Antonyms
postpone the finish line
delay the goal
push back the deadline
extend the timeline
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
adiantar a linha de chegada
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
antecipar a meta
Alternative usage emphasizing goal anticipation
Portugal
antecipar a linha de chegada
Preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
cross the finish line
move the goalposts
speed up the process
bring forward a deadline
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