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obstruct the objective
[/əbˈstrʌkt ðə əbˈdʒɛktɪv/]
verb phrase
obstruir o objetivo
1.
To create barriers or obstacles that prevent the achievement of a goal or purpose
The new regulations obstruct the objective of increasing efficiency in the workplace.
Os novos regulamentos obstruem o objetivo de aumentar a eficiência no local de trabalho.
2.
To impede progress toward a desired aim or target
Budget cuts obstruct the objective of expanding our research program.
Cortes orçamentários obstruem o objetivo de expandir nosso programa de pesquisa.
NYC Slang
block the goal / get in the way of the objective
Synonyms
hinder the goal
block the aim
impede the purpose
thwart the objective
prevent the goal
Antonyms
facilitate the objective
enable the goal
advance the aim
promote the objective
support the purpose
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
obstruir o objetivo
Standard usage
São Paulo
obstruir o objetivo
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
obstruir o objetivo
Standard usage; sometimes 'bloquear o objetivo' in informal speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
get in the way of
put a wrench in the works
throw a monkey wrench into the plan
stand in the way of
be a stumbling block
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