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be productive
[bi ˈprɒdəktɪv]
verb phrase
ser produtivo
1.
to accomplish a significant amount of work or achieve meaningful results
I try to be productive every morning by completing important tasks.
Tento ser produtivo todas as manhãs completando tarefas importantes.
2.
to generate or create output that is useful or valuable
The team was productive during the project sprint.
A equipe foi produtiva durante o sprint do projeto.
3.
to make good use of one's time or resources
She decided to be productive rather than waste the afternoon.
Ela decidiu ser produtiva em vez de desperdiçar a tarde.
NYC Slang
get things done / hustle
Synonyms
be efficient
be effective
accomplish tasks
get things done
make progress
Antonyms
be idle
be lazy
procrastinate
waste time
be unproductive
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser produtivo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser produtivo
Common in business and professional contexts
Portugal
ser produtivo
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
make the most of one's time
put one's nose to the grindstone
hit the ground running
fazer bom uso do tempo
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