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relinquishment of the objective

[ˌrɛlɪŋˈkwɪʃmənt əv ði əbˈdʒɛktɪv]
noun phrasepl: relinquishments of the objective
abandono do objetivo
1. The act of surrendering, giving up, or ceasing to pursue a goal, aim, or target
The relinquishment of the objective was necessary after the team ran out of resources.
O abandono do objetivo foi necessário após a equipe ficar sem recursos.
2. A formal or deliberate decision to stop pursuing a specific aim or goal
The commander announced the relinquishment of the objective due to unforeseen circumstances.
O comandante anunciou o abandono do objetivo devido a circunstâncias imprevistas.
Synonyms
abandonment of the objectivesurrender of the goalrenunciation of the aimcessation of pursuitwithdrawal from the objective
Antonyms
pursuit of the objectiveattainment of the goalachievement of the objectivecommitment to the aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abandono do objetivo
Standard usage in business and military contexts
São Paulo
desistência do objetivo
Common in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
renúncia ao objetivo
More formal usage
Portugal
renúncia ao objetivo
Formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw in the towel
abandon ship
call it quits
give up the ghost
cut one's losses
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