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unite for a common purpose

[juːˈnaɪt fɔr ə ˈkɒmən ˈpɜrpəs]
verb phrase
unir-se por um propósito comum
1. To come together with others toward a shared goal or objective
The communities united for a common purpose to build a new school.
As comunidades se uniram por um propósito comum para construir uma nova escola.
2. To combine efforts and resources to achieve something collectively
Different organizations united for a common purpose to fight climate change.
Diferentes organizações se uniram por um propósito comum para combater as mudanças climáticas.
NYC Slang
get together for the cause / band together for the move
Synonyms
join forceswork togetherband togethercollaboratepool resourcescome together
Antonyms
divideseparatesplit upwork againstopposescatter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unir-se por um propósito comum
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
se juntar por um objetivo comum
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
se unir por um fim comum
Regional variation
Portugal
unir-se para um objetivo comum
Slightly different preposition usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

join hands
pull together
stand as one
march to the beat of the same drum
be on the same page
sink or swim together
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