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persevere toward the objective

[pər-ˈse-vir tə-ˈwȯrd ðē əb-ˈjek-tiv]
verb phrase
perseverar em direção ao objetivo
1. to continue steadfastly and determinedly in pursuing a specific goal despite difficulties or obstacles
The team continued to persevere toward the objective despite multiple setbacks.
O time continuou a perseverar em direção ao objetivo apesar de múltiplos contratempos.
2. to maintain persistent effort toward accomplishing a defined aim or target
She chose to persevere toward the objective of completing her degree.
Ela optou por perseverar em direção ao objetivo de completar seu diploma.
NYC Slang
keep it real toward the goal / stay grinding
Synonyms
persist toward the goalcontinue steadfastlypush forwardkeep strivingmaintain effort
Antonyms
give upabandon the goalsurrenderquitdesist

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perseverar rumo ao objetivo
common and widely understood
São Paulo
insistir no objetivo
slightly more colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
seguir firme no objetivo
informal variant emphasizing steadfastness
Portugal
perseverar em direcção ao objectivo
uses European Portuguese spelling with 'cc'

Related Idioms & Phrases

never lose sight of the objective
stay the course
keep your eye on the prize
see it through
no pain, no gain
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