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work toward the goal

[/wɜrk təˈwɔrd ðə ɡoʊl/]
verb phrase
trabalhar em direção ao objetivo
1. To make progressive efforts or take steps in order to achieve a desired aim or objective
We are working toward the goal of completing the project by next month.
Estamos trabalhando em direção ao objetivo de completar o projeto no próximo mês.
2. To dedicate time and effort systematically to achieve a specific target
She has been working toward the goal of finishing her degree.
Ela tem trabalhado em direção ao objetivo de terminar seu diploma.
Synonyms
strive for the goalpursue the objectiveaim for the targetwork on achievingmake progress toward
Antonyms
abandon the goalgive up onmove away fromignore the objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalhar em direção ao objetivo
Most common and widely understood across Brazil
São Paulo
trabalhar para alcançar o objetivo
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
trabalhar pro objetivo
More casual/colloquial variant
Portugal
trabalhar em direcção ao objectivo
Uses traditional Portuguese spelling; equally formal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

work your tail off
keep your eye on the prize
go the distance
put in the work
chase your dreams
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