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withdrawal from the objective

[wɪðˈdrɔːəl frəm ði əbˈdʒɛktɪv]
noun phrasepl: withdrawals from the objective
retirada do objetivo
1. The act of moving away from or abandoning a stated goal, target, or purpose
The company announced a withdrawal from the objective of expanding into Asian markets.
A empresa anunciou uma retirada do objetivo de expansão para os mercados asiáticos.
2. In military context, the retreat or pullback of forces from a strategic position or target
The general ordered a withdrawal from the objective after assessing the enemy's strength.
O general ordenou a retirada do objetivo após avaliar a força do inimigo.
3. The act of removing oneself or resources from pursuing a particular aim or goal
Their withdrawal from the objective came due to insufficient funding.
A retirada deles do objetivo ocorreu devido a financiamento insuficiente.
Synonyms
retreat from the objectiveabandonment of the objectivepullback from the goalrelinquishment of the aim
Antonyms
pursuit of the objectivecommitment to the goaladvancement toward the objectiveengagement with the target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
retirada do objetivo
Standard usage in formal and military contexts
Rio de Janeiro
recuo do objetivo
Alternative colloquial term
São Paulo
retirada do objetivo
Formal and business contexts
Portugal
retirada do objetivo
Standard formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat a retreat from the objective
call off the objective
throw in the towel on the objective
back down from the objective
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