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obstruct the primary objective

[/əbˈstrʌkt ðə ˈpraɪmeri əbˈdʒektɪv/]
verb phrase
obstruir o objetivo principal
1. To block, hinder, or impede the main goal or purpose that someone is trying to achieve
The unexpected delays will obstruct the primary objective of completing the project by March.
Os atrasos inesperados vão obstruir o objetivo principal de concluir o projeto em março.
2. To create obstacles that prevent the accomplishment of a primary aim or target
Political disagreements should not obstruct the primary objective of improving public health.
Desacordos políticos não devem obstruir o objetivo principal de melhorar a saúde pública.
Synonyms
hinder the primary objectiveimpede the main goalblock the primary aimthwart the main objectiveprevent the primary goal
Antonyms
facilitate the primary objectiveadvance the main goalpromote the primary objectivesupport the main aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obstruir o objetivo principal
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
atrapalhar o objetivo principal
Common colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
prejudicar o objetivo principal
Frequent informal variant
Portugal
obstruir o objectivo principal
Uses 'objectivo' spelling; formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
get in the way of
put a spoke in someone's wheel
derail the plan
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