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support the primary objective

[/səˈpɔːrt ðə ˈpraɪmeri əbˈdʒektɪv/]
verb phrase
apoiar o objetivo principal
1. To provide assistance, resources, or commitment to achieve the main goal or purpose of an organization, project, or initiative
All team members must support the primary objective of increasing market share by 20% this year.
Todos os membros da equipe devem apoiar o objetivo principal de aumentar a participação de mercado em 20% este ano.
2. To take action or make decisions that align with and facilitate the accomplishment of the main target
The new policy was designed to support the primary objective of reducing operational costs.
A nova política foi elaborada para apoiar o objetivo principal de reduzir custos operacionais.
Synonyms
advance the main goalfacilitate the primary aimpromote the core objectiveback the principal targetenable the main purpose
Antonyms
undermine the primary objectivehinder the main goalobstruct the primary aimoppose the core objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoiar o objetivo principal
Standard usage in business and organizational contexts
São Paulo
apoiar o objetivo principal / dar suporte ao objetivo primário
Corporate environments often use 'dar suporte' interchangeably
Portugal
apoiar o objetivo principal / suportar o objetivo primário
Both forms are acceptable; 'apoiar' is more common in informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

push toward the goal
rally behind a cause
stay the course
keep your eye on the prize
pull in the same direction
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