não alcançar; não conseguir; não realizar
1. to fail to reach, attain, or accomplish a goal or objective
Despite his efforts, he did not achieve his target sales for the quarter.
Apesar de seus esforços, ele não alcançou sua meta de vendas para o trimestre.
2. to be unsuccessful in reaching a desired result or outcome
The team did not achieve the required standard for the championship.
O time não conseguiu atingir o padrão necessário para o campeonato.
3. to fail to accomplish or complete something planned
We did not achieve all the objectives outlined in our project plan.
Não realizamos todos os objetivos descritos em nosso plano de projeto.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'not achieve' is commonly used in business, academic, and personal goal settings. In Brazil, it's frequently heard in discussions about professional development and educational outcomes. The phrase carries a neutral to slightly negative tone and is often used to discuss performance gaps or unfulfilled objectives.
NYC Slang
couldn't pull it off; didn't make the cut; came up short
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