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reduce emphasis on the aim

[rɪˈdjuːs ˈɛmfəsɪs ɒn ðə eɪm]
verb phrase
reduzir a ênfase no objetivo
1. To lessen the importance, focus, or prominence given to a specific goal or purpose
The company decided to reduce emphasis on the aim of rapid expansion to focus on quality instead.
A empresa decidiu reduzir a ênfase no objetivo de expansão rápida para focar na qualidade.
2. To downplay or de-prioritize a particular objective
We will reduce emphasis on the aim of cost reduction this quarter.
Vamos reduzir a ênfase no objetivo de redução de custos neste trimestre.
Synonyms
downplay the objectivede-prioritize the goallessen focus on the targetminimize the importance of the aim
Antonyms
increase emphasis on the aimprioritize the objectivefocus more on the goalstress the importance of the aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reduzir a ênfase no objetivo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
diminuir o foco no objetivo
Common alternative phrasing
Portugal
reduzir a importância do objetivo
Slightly different phrasing but equivalent meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

shift focus away from
take the spotlight off
move the goalposts
lower the bar
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