main objective
noun phraseUK /meɪn əbˈdʒɛk.tɪv/
US /meɪn əbˈdʒɛk.tɪv/
The most important goal you want to reach.
Our main objective is to finish the project by Friday.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The central thing you are trying to achieve in a game or contest.
The team's main objective was to score before halftime.
3. The most important task in a plan or lesson.
The main objective of today's class is learning fractions.
4. The chief reason something is being done.
The main objective of the meeting was to share new ideas.