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push back the end target

[ˈpʊʃ bæk ðə ɛnd ˈtɑrɡɪt]
verb phrase
adiar a data final
1. To postpone or delay the deadline or final objective of a project, task, or goal
The project manager decided to push back the end target by two weeks due to unforeseen complications.
O gerente de projeto decidiu adiar a data final em duas semanas devido a complicações imprevistas.
2. To extend the completion date or timeline of an objective
We had to push back the end target to allow more time for testing.
Tivemos que adiar a data final para permitir mais tempo para testes.
NYC Slang
kick the can down the road
Synonyms
postpone the deadlinedelay the target dateextend the timelinedefer completion
Antonyms
accelerate the deadlinemove up the targetadvance the timelineexpedite completion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adiar a data final
Most common usage in Brazilian business context
São Paulo
postergar a meta final
Alternative formal usage in corporate environments
Portugal
adiar o prazo final
Common in Portuguese business and project management

Related Idioms & Phrases

kick the deadline down the road
extend the finish line
delay the endgame
move the goalpost
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