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prevent the main goal

[prɪˈvent ðə meɪn ɡoʊl]
verb phrase
impedir o objetivo principal
1. to stop or hinder the achievement of the primary or most important objective
The unexpected delay will prevent the main goal of finishing the project on time.
O atraso inesperado impedirá o objetivo principal de terminar o projeto no prazo.
2. to block or obstruct the accomplishment of a primary aim or purpose
Budget cuts prevent the main goal of expanding the research program.
Cortes orçamentários impedem o objetivo principal de expandir o programa de pesquisa.
Synonyms
obstruct the main goalhinder the primary objectiveblock the main aimthwart the primary purpose
Antonyms
achieve the main goalaccomplish the primary objectivefacilitate the main aimsupport the primary purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impedir o objetivo principal
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
impedir o objectivo principal
uses 'objectivo' spelling; equivalent meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
upset the applecart
derail the plan
put a spanner in the works
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