ongoing aim

[/ˈɒŋɡoʊɪŋ eɪm/]
noun phrasepl: ongoing aims
objetivo contínuo
1. a goal or purpose that continues over a period of time without being completed or abandoned
The company's ongoing aim is to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade.
O objetivo contínuo da empresa é reduzir as emissões de carbono em 50% na próxima década.
2. a persistent intention or ambition that remains relevant and active
Our ongoing aim in education is to make quality learning accessible to all students.
Nosso objetivo contínuo na educação é tornar o aprendizado de qualidade acessível a todos os alunos.
The phrase 'ongoing aim' is commonly used in corporate, academic, and policy contexts in both American and Brazilian English. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'objetivo contínuo' is the most formal and widely understood translation, particularly in business and institutional settings. The concept emphasizes persistence and long-term commitment, valued in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
continuous objectivepersistent goalsustained purposelong-term objectivestanding aim
Antonyms / Antônimos
completed goalabandoned aimtemporary objectiveshort-term aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo contínuo
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
meta contínua
Alternative common usage
São Paulo
objetivo em andamento
Business and corporate contexts
Portugal
objetivo permanente
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

objectivegoalpurposemissionintentionambitiontarget

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's eye on the prize
long game
work in progress
keep pushing forward
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