adapt operations
[əˈdæpt ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənz]
verb phrase
adaptar operações
1. to modify or adjust the way a business, organization, or system functions in response to changing circumstances, environments, or requirements
The company decided to adapt operations to comply with new environmental regulations.
A empresa decidiu adaptar operações para cumprir com as novas regulações ambientais.
2. to restructure workflow, processes, or procedures to become more efficient or effective
During the pandemic, many retailers had to adapt operations to include online sales channels.
Durante a pandemia, muitos varejistas tiveram que adaptar operações para incluir canais de vendas online.
3. to reconfigure industrial, military, or logistical systems to meet new strategic objectives
The military adapted operations to focus on cyber defense capabilities.
O exército adaptou operações para focar em capacidades de defesa cibernética.
This is formal business terminology used in both Brazilian and American corporate environments. In Brazil, it's commonly heard in management meetings and strategic planning contexts. In the USA, it became especially prevalent post-2020 as companies discussed COVID-related operational changes. The phrase reflects modern business culture's emphasis on agility and responsiveness to market conditions.
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