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support the central aim

[səˈpɔːrt ðə ˈsentrəl eɪm]
verb phrase
apoiar o objetivo central
1. To provide assistance or backing to the main goal or primary purpose of an organization, project, or initiative
The new policy measures support the central aim of reducing carbon emissions.
As novas medidas políticas apoiam o objetivo central de reduzir as emissões de carbono.
2. To take actions that help achieve or advance the principal objective
All departments must support the central aim of improving customer satisfaction.
Todos os departamentos devem apoiar o objetivo central de melhorar a satisfação do cliente.
Synonyms
advance the main goalfurther the primary objectiveback the chief aimpromote the principal purpose
Antonyms
undermine the central aimhinder the main objectiveobstruct the primary goaloppose the central purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoiar o objetivo central
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
apoiar o foco principal
Alternative phrasing commonly used in corporate contexts
Portugal
apoiar o objectivo central
Uses 'objectivo' instead of 'objetivo'; standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

support the cause
back the main goal
rally behind the objective
get behind the mission
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