boost power

[/buːst ˈpaʊər/]

noun/verb phrase

aumentar potência / impulsionar poder

1. To increase the power, strength, or effectiveness of something

We need to boost power to the engine to improve performance.

Precisamos aumentar a potência do motor para melhorar o desempenho.

2. In technology/gaming: to temporarily increase processing speed, energy output, or performance capability

The new update will boost power in your smartphone's processor.

A nova atualização aumentará a potência do processador do seu smartphone.

3. To enhance signal strength or transmission capability

Install a booster to boost power to your WiFi network.

Instale um amplificador para impulsionar a potência da sua rede WiFi.

NYC Slang

amp it up / supercharge it

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

aumentar a potência / impulsionar poder

Most common usage in technical and everyday contexts

Rio de Janeiro

dar um boost na potência

Informal, uses English loanword 'boost'

São Paulo

potencializar / turbinar a potência

More formal/technical in corporate settings

Portugal

aumentar a potência / elevar a energia

Slightly more formal than Brazilian Portuguese

give something a power boost

power up

turbocharge

kick into high gear

full throttle

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