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move toward the objective

[muːv təˈwɔːrd ði əbˈdʒɛktɪv]
verb phrase
avançar em direção ao objetivo
1. To make progress or take action in pursuit of a specific goal or target
The team needs to move toward the objective of completing the project by next month.
O time precisa avançar em direção ao objetivo de concluir o projeto no próximo mês.
2. To physically advance toward a designated location or goal
The soldiers began to move toward the objective at dawn.
Os soldados começaram a avançar em direção ao objetivo ao amanhecer.
NYC Slang
get on it, make moves, push toward the goal
Synonyms
advance toward the goalprogress toward the targetwork toward the objectivemove forwardpursue the objective
Antonyms
move away from the objectiveretreat from the goalabandon the objectivedeviate from the target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avançar em direção ao objetivo
Most common usage
São Paulo
ir em direção ao objetivo
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
caminhar para o objectivo
Uses 'objectivo' spelling; common in formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ir pro objetivo
Colloquial, more informal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's eye on the prize
stay the course
make headway
get the ball rolling
work toward a goal
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