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progress toward the goal

[ˈprɒɡres təˈwɔːrd ðə ɡoʊl]
noun phrase
progresso em direção ao objetivo
1. forward movement or advancement in the direction of achieving a desired aim or target
We are making steady progress toward the goal of completing the project by next month.
Estamos fazendo progresso constante em direção ao objetivo de concluir o projeto no próximo mês.
2. measurable improvement or development toward reaching an intended outcome
The team celebrated their progress toward the goal of increasing sales by 50%.
A equipe celebrou seu progresso em direção ao objetivo de aumentar as vendas em 50%.
Synonyms
advancement toward the goalheadway toward the objectivemovement toward the targetstep forwardstride toward success
Antonyms
regression from the goalsetbackstagnationbackward movementdeviation from the objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
progresso em direção ao objetivo
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
avanço rumo ao objetivo
slightly more informal alternative
São Paulo
progresso rumo à meta
common business/corporate usage
Portugal
progresso em direcção ao objectivo
traditional spelling with 'c' and 'cc'

Related Idioms & Phrases

make headway
gain ground
move the needle
get the ball rolling
be on track
inch closer to the goal
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