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apply methods

[əˈplaɪ ˈmeθədz]
verb phrase
aplicar métodos
1. to put into use or practice a set of systematic procedures or techniques to achieve a specific goal or solve a problem
The team decided to apply methods from agile development to improve productivity.
A equipe decidiu aplicar métodos de desenvolvimento ágil para melhorar a produtividade.
2. to employ particular strategies or approaches in a given situation
Researchers apply methods from multiple disciplines to analyze the data.
Os pesquisadores aplicam métodos de múltiplas disciplinas para analisar os dados.
Synonyms
use techniquesemploy strategiesimplement proceduresutilize approachesadopt methodsempregar técnicasutilizar procedimentos
Antonyms
abandon methodsdisregard proceduresignore techniquesabandonar métodosdescartar procedimentos

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicar métodos
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
aplicar métodos
Commonly used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
aplicar métodos
Standard Portuguese usage, sometimes 'recorrer a métodos'

Related Idioms & Phrases

apply tried and tested methods
apply new methods to old problems
aplicar métodos comprovados
aplicar novos métodos a problemas antigos
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