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support the goal

[səˈpɔːrt ðə ɡoʊl]
verb phrase
apoiar o objetivo
1. to provide assistance, resources, or endorsement to help achieve a particular objective or target
We need to support the goal of reducing carbon emissions by 50% this decade.
Precisamos apoiar o objetivo de reduzir as emissões de carbono em 50% nesta década.
2. to actively work toward or contribute to the accomplishment of a specific aim
All team members must support the goal of improving customer satisfaction.
Todos os membros da equipe devem apoiar o objetivo de melhorar a satisfação do cliente.
Synonyms
back the goaladvance the objectivepromote the aimfacilitate the targetcontribute to the goal
Antonyms
oppose the goalundermine the objectivehinder the aimobstruct the target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoiar o objetivo
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
apoiar a meta
alternative using 'meta' instead of 'objetivo'
Portugal
apoiar o objetivo
standard European Portuguese usage
General Brazilian
sustentar o objetivo
more formal alternative in business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

get behind the goal
rally around the objective
pitch in for the goal
be on board with the goal
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