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reinforce the goal

[ree-in-FORS thuh GOHL]
verb phrase
reforçar o objetivo
1. To strengthen or make more emphatic a particular aim or objective; to emphasize or support the achievement of a target
The coach decided to reinforce the goal of winning the championship by implementing stricter training sessions.
O treinador decidiu reforçar o objetivo de ganhar o campeonato implementando sessões de treinamento mais rigorosas.
2. To provide additional support or resources to ensure a specific target is met
The company will reinforce the goal of reducing carbon emissions by investing in renewable energy.
A empresa reforçará o objetivo de reduzir emissões de carbono investindo em energia renovável.
Synonyms
strengthen the objectiveemphasize the targetsupport the aimbolster the goalsolidify the target
Antonyms
undermine the goalweaken the objectiveabandon the targetneglect the aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reforçar o objetivo
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
reforçar a meta
Alternative term using 'meta' (goal/target) instead of 'objetivo'
Portugal
reforçar o objetivo
Standard European Portuguese usage
Rio de Janeiro
fortalecer o objetivo
Alternative verb 'fortalecer' (to fortify/strengthen) sometimes preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

push for the goal
nail down the objective
lock in the target
cement the aim
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