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support the chief aim

[səˈpɔːrt ðə tʃiːf eɪm]
verb phrase
apoiar o objetivo principal
1. To provide assistance, resources, or backing to help achieve the primary or main goal
The government decided to support the chief aim of reducing carbon emissions.
O governo decidiu apoiar o objetivo principal de reduzir as emissões de carbono.
2. To endorse or strengthen efforts directed toward a fundamental or overarching purpose
All departments must support the chief aim of improving customer satisfaction.
Todos os departamentos devem apoiar o objetivo principal de melhorar a satisfação do cliente.
Synonyms
back the main goalfurther the primary objectiveadvance the chief objectivepromote the main aim
Antonyms
undermine the chief aimhinder the primary objectiveoppose the main goalsabotage the chief aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoiar o objetivo principal
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
apoiar o objectivo principal
Uses 'objectivo' spelling; common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

get behind something
throw one's weight behind
rally around a cause
lend support to
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