narrow goal

[/ˈnæroʊ ɡoʊl/]
noun phrasepl: narrow goals
objetivo restrito / objetivo limitado
1. A specific, limited objective that is focused on a particular area or scope, rather than being broad or comprehensive
The company's narrow goal was to increase sales in the European market by 15%.
O objetivo restrito da empresa era aumentar as vendas no mercado europeu em 15%.
2. A target or aim that has a constrained focus, often lacking broader context or wider implications
His narrow goal of winning the competition prevented him from considering long-term career development.
Seu objetivo limitado de vencer a competição o impediu de considerar o desenvolvimento de carreira a longo prazo.
In Brazilian business culture, 'objetivo restrito' is frequently used in corporate strategic planning and performance evaluations. In the USA, 'narrow goal' is often associated with criticism of lacking vision or strategic breadth, whereas in Brazil it may be valued as a sign of focus and discipline. The concept reflects different cultural attitudes toward specialization versus diversification in professional settings.
NYC Slang
focused hustle / tunnel vision goal
Synonyms / Sinônimos
limited objectivespecific targetfocused aimrestricted purposecircumscribed goal
Antonyms / Antônimos
broad goalcomprehensive objectivewide-ranging aimgeneral purposeexpansive goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetivo restrito / objetivo limitado
Most common usage in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
meta fechada / alvo específico
Alternative informal expressions
São Paulo
objetivo circunscrito / propósito limitado
More formal business terminology
Portugal
objetivo restringido / meta circunscrita
European Portuguese variant with slightly different phrasing

Related Words

objectivetargetaimpurposescopefocusstrategy

Related Idioms & Phrases

putting all eggs in one basket
keeping one's eyes on the prize
staying the course
having blinders on
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