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progress toward the target

[ˈprɑːɡres təˈwɔːrd ðə ˈtɑːrɡɪt]
noun phrase
progresso em direção ao alvo
1. forward movement or advancement in the direction of achieving a specific goal or objective
We are making steady progress toward the target of reducing carbon emissions by 50%.
Estamos fazendo progresso constante em direção ao alvo de reduzir as emissões de carbono em 50%.
2. measurable advancement in accomplishing a predetermined aim or milestone
The team celebrated their progress toward the target deadline.
A equipe celebrou seu progresso em direção ao prazo alvo.
Synonyms
advancement toward the goalheadwayforward movementprogress toward objectivesadvancement in achieving the target
Antonyms
setbackregressionlack of progressstagnationmoving away from the target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
progresso em direção ao alvo
Most commonly used in business and formal contexts
São Paulo
avanço rumo à meta
Commonly used in corporate and technical environments
Rio de Janeiro
progresso para o objetivo
More casual alternative
Portugal
progresso em direcção ao alvo
Uses European Portuguese spelling with 'direcção'

Related Idioms & Phrases

making headway
getting closer to the goal
on track
closing in on the target
moving the needle
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