become operational
[bɪˈkʌm ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənəl]
verb phrase
entrar em operação
1. to start functioning or working; to begin active operation
The new factory will become operational next month.
A nova fábrica entrará em operação no próximo mês.
2. to be ready and able to perform its intended function
Once the software becomes operational, we can launch the service.
Assim que o software entrar em operação, poderemos lançar o serviço.
3. to commence active duties or responsibilities
The emergency response team became operational within hours of the disaster.
A equipe de resposta a emergências entrou em operação dentro de horas após o desastre.
This phrase is commonly used in business, technology, and industrial contexts in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'entrar em operação' is the standard formal term used in corporate communications, government announcements, and technical documentation. In American English, 'go live' is a popular alternative in tech and business sectors.
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