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prevent the primary objective

[prɪˈvent ðə ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv]
verb phrase
impedir o objetivo principal
1. To stop or hinder the achievement of the main goal or purpose
The unexpected delay will prevent the primary objective from being achieved on time.
O atraso inesperado impedirá que o objetivo principal seja alcançado no prazo.
2. To block or obstruct the attainment of the principal aim
Budget cuts may prevent the primary objective of the research project.
Cortes orçamentários podem impedir o objetivo principal do projeto de pesquisa.
Synonyms
hinder the main goalobstruct the principal aimblock the primary goalthwart the main objectivefrustrate the primary purpose
Antonyms
achieve the primary objectiveaccomplish the main goalfulfill the principal aimfacilitate the primary objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impedir o objetivo principal
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
impedir o objetivo principal
Standard European Portuguese usage
Formal/Academic
obstar ao objetivo primordial
More formal and literary alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

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