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robust effort

[rə-ˈbəst ˈe-fərt]
noun phrasepl: robust efforts
esforço robusto
1. A strong, vigorous, and determined attempt to accomplish something; a substantial and well-organized endeavor
The company made a robust effort to improve customer satisfaction.
A empresa fez um esforço robusto para melhorar a satisfação do cliente.
2. A comprehensive and intensive initiative with sufficient resources and commitment
The government launched a robust effort to combat climate change.
O governo lançou um esforço robusto para combater as mudanças climáticas.
NYC Slang
all-out push / all-hands-on-deck effort
Synonyms
strong effortvigorous attemptdetermined endeavorsubstantial initiativeintensive push
Antonyms
half-hearted attemptweak effortfeeble attemptminimal effort

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esforço robusto
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
esforço robusto / esforço sério
Both forms accepted; 'esforço sério' is also common
São Paulo
esforço robusto / esforço consistente
Business and formal contexts prefer 'esforço robusto'
Portugal
esforço robusto / esforço vigoroso
'Esforço vigoroso' is also widely used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

go all out
pull out all the stops
make a concerted effort
spare no effort
put one's back into it
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