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oppose the chief aim

[ə-ˈpōz ðə ˈchēf ˈām]
verb phrase
opor-se ao objetivo principal
1. to resist or act against the main goal or primary objective
The new policy tends to oppose the chief aim of reducing costs.
A nova política tende a opor-se ao objetivo principal de reduzir custos.
2. to contradict or work against the central purpose
His actions oppose the chief aim of the organization.
Suas ações opõem-se ao objetivo principal da organização.
Synonyms
contradict the main objectivehinder the primary goalwork against the chief purposeobstruct the main aimundermine the primary objective
Antonyms
support the chief aimadvance the main objectivefurther the primary goalpromote the chief aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
opor-se ao objetivo principal
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ir contra o objetivo principal
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
opor-se ao objetivo principal
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

go against the grain
swim against the current
cut against the grain
run counter to
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