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be innovative

[bi ɪˈnɒvətɪv]
verb phrase
ser inovador
1. to introduce new ideas, methods, or technologies; to create or develop something original
The company decided to be innovative in their marketing approach.
A empresa decidiu ser inovadora em sua abordagem de marketing.
2. to demonstrate creativity and forward-thinking in one's work or actions
To succeed in tech, you must be innovative and adaptable.
Para ter sucesso em tecnologia, você deve ser inovador e adaptável.
NYC Slang
think different
Synonyms
be creativebe originalpioneerthink outside the boxbe inventive
Antonyms
be conventionalbe traditionalbe conservativefollow the status quo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser inovador
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser inovador
standard usage in business context
Portugal
ser inovador
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

think outside the box
break new ground
pioneer something new
push the envelope
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