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stall the goal

[/stɔːl ðə ɡoʊl/]
verb phrase
adiar o objetivo / retardar a meta
1. To delay, postpone, or prevent the achievement of a goal or objective
The project delays will stall the goal of launching the product by Q1.
Os atrasos do projeto vão adiar o objetivo de lançar o produto no Q1.
2. To intentionally slow down progress toward a desired outcome
Budget cuts are stalling the goal of expanding our facilities.
Cortes orçamentários estão retardando a meta de expandir nossas instalações.
Synonyms
delay the goalimpede the objectiveslow down progresshinder the targetpostpone the aim
Antonyms
advance the goalexpedite the objectiveaccelerate progressfacilitate the targethasten the aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adiar a meta / retardar o objetivo
Common in business and project management contexts
Portugal
atrasar o objetivo / demorar a meta
Formal usage in institutional settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

move the goalposts
hit a roadblock
get bogged down
hit a snag
derail the plan
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