add complexity
[/æd kəmˈplɛksəti/]
verb phrase
adicionar complexidade
1. to increase the level of difficulty or intricacy of something
Adding more features to the software will add complexity to the codebase.
Adicionar mais recursos ao software vai adicionar complexidade ao código.
2. to make a situation or problem more complicated or difficult to understand
The new regulations add complexity to the approval process.
As novas regulamentações adicionam complexidade ao processo de aprovação.
3. to introduce additional layers or dimensions that increase difficulty
Multiple stakeholders add complexity to the negotiation.
Múltiplos interessados adicionam complexidade à negociação.
This phrase is widely used in corporate, software development, and academic contexts in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazilian business culture, it's common in project management discussions. In American corporate environments, it's frequently used in meetings discussing project scope and feasibility. The phrase reflects a pragmatic concern about efficiency and project management across both cultures.
NYC Slang
make it more complicated / add more layers to it
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