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be streamlined

[bi ˈstrimˌlaɪnd]
verb phrase
ser simplificado, ser racionalizado
1. to be made more efficient by removing unnecessary parts or procedures
The company's processes were streamlined to reduce costs.
Os processos da empresa foram simplificados para reduzir custos.
2. to have a smooth, aerodynamic shape designed to reduce resistance
The new car model is streamlined for better fuel efficiency.
O novo modelo de carro é aerodinâmico para melhor eficiência de combustível.
3. to be organized in a more direct or efficient manner
Our workflow needs to be streamlined to meet deadlines.
Nosso fluxo de trabalho precisa ser racionalizado para cumprir prazos.
Synonyms
be simplifiedbe rationalizedbe optimizedbe refinedbe organized
Antonyms
be complicatedbe clutteredbe inefficientbe convoluted

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser simplificado, ser racionalizado
commonly used in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
ser otimizado, ser agilizado
preference for 'otimizado' in corporate settings
Portugal
ser simplificado, ser dinamizado
often uses 'dinamizado' for organizational improvements

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut the fat
tighten up
get one's act together
clean house
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