temporary aim

[/ˈtɛmpəreri eɪm/]
nounpl: temporary aims
objetivo temporário
1. A short-term goal or purpose that is intended to be achieved within a limited period of time, not meant to be permanent or long-lasting
Our temporary aim is to increase sales by 20% this quarter before we reassess our strategy.
Nosso objetivo temporário é aumentar as vendas em 20% neste trimestre antes de reavaliarmos nossa estratégia.
2. An intermediate target set as part of a larger plan or mission that will eventually be superseded
The temporary aim of the project is to complete the first phase by June.
O objetivo temporário do projeto é completar a primeira fase até junho.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian business and project management contexts, where structured planning with interim goals is culturally valued. Companies often communicate temporary aims to stakeholders as part of quarterly reviews and strategic planning sessions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
short-term goalinterim objectiveimmediate targetprovisional aimtransient purpose
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent aimlong-term goalultimate objectivefinal purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo temporário
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
meta temporária
Commonly used in business contexts
São Paulo
objetivo de curto prazo
Preferred in corporate and formal business settings
Portugal
objetivo temporário / meta provisória
Both terms are used interchangeably

Related Words

goalobjectivetargetaspirationmilestoneinterimshort-termpurpose

Related Idioms & Phrases

set one's sights on something
moving the goalpost
hitting a milestone
stepping stone to success
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