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support the primary aim

[səˈpɔːrt ðə ˈpraɪməri eɪm]
verb phrase
apoiar o objetivo principal
1. To provide assistance, resources, or backing to achieve the main goal or primary objective
The new policy will support the primary aim of reducing carbon emissions.
A nova política apoiará o objetivo principal de reduzir as emissões de carbono.
2. To take actions or measures that contribute to accomplishing the principal purpose
All team members must work together to support the primary aim of the organization.
Todos os membros da equipe devem trabalhar juntos para apoiar o objetivo principal da organização.
Synonyms
advance the main objectivefurther the primary goalcontribute to the principal aimfacilitate the core objective
Antonyms
hinder the primary aimobstruct the main objectiveundermine the principal goaloppose the primary aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoiar o objetivo principal
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sustentar o objetivo principal
Alternative, more formal usage
Portugal
apoiar o objetivo primário
Common in European Portuguese with slight terminology variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

back the main goal
rally around the primary objective
get behind the principal aim
throw your weight behind the primary goal
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