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slow down achievement of the end goal

[/sloʊ daʊn əˈtʃiːvmənt əv ðə ɛnd goʊl/]
verb phrase
retardar a consecução do objetivo final
1. to reduce the speed or pace at which one progresses toward a desired outcome or goal
The unexpected delays will slow down achievement of the end goal by several months.
Os atrasos inesperados vão retardar a consecução do objetivo final em vários meses.
2. to impede or hinder progress toward a final objective
Budget cuts tend to slow down achievement of the end goal in any project.
Cortes orçamentários tendem a retardar a consecução do objetivo final em qualquer projeto.
Synonyms
delay achievement of the goalhinder progressimpede the objectiveobstruct the end resultretard accomplishment
Antonyms
accelerate achievementexpedite the goalspeed up progressfacilitate accomplishmentfast-track the objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
retardar a consecução do objetivo final
most common formal usage
São Paulo
atrasar o cumprimento da meta
common in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
frear o alcance do objetivo
more colloquial usage
Portugal
atrasar a consecução do objetivo final
formal Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

put a damper on progress
hit a roadblock
throw a wrench in the works
set back the timeline
hit the brakes on a project
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