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move up the target
[/muːv ʌp ðə ˈtɑːrɡɪt/]
verb phrase
adiantar o alvo
1.
To bring forward the deadline or date of an objective or goal
We decided to move up the target for the project completion from June to May.
Decidimos adiantar o alvo para a conclusão do projeto de junho para maio.
2.
To adjust expectations or goals to a higher or earlier standard
The team moved up the target sales figures after the successful first quarter.
A equipe adiantou os números de vendas-alvo após o primeiro trimestre bem-sucedido.
Synonyms
bring forward the deadline
advance the goal
accelerate the target
move up the deadline
Antonyms
push back the target
delay the objective
postpone the goal
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
adiantar o alvo
Common in business and project management contexts
São Paulo
antecipar a meta
Frequently used in corporate environments
Portugal
antecipar o objetivo
Standard usage in Portuguese business terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
move the goalposts
raise the bar
accelerate timelines
fast-track objectives
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