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compromise quality

[ˈkɒmprəmaɪz ˈkwɒlɪti]
verb phrase
comprometer a qualidade
1. to reduce or diminish the standard, excellence, or integrity of something by making concessions or sacrifices
Using cheaper materials will compromise quality.
Usar materiais mais baratos vai comprometer a qualidade.
2. to weaken or impair the effectiveness or reliability of something
Rushing the project will compromise quality.
Apressar o projeto vai comprometer a qualidade.
NYC Slang
tank the quality
Synonyms
diminish qualityreduce standardslower qualityimpair excellencesacrifice qualityweaken standards
Antonyms
maintain qualityimprove qualityenhance standardspreserve excellenceuphold quality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comprometer a qualidade
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
prejudicar a qualidade
alternative phrasing commonly used
São Paulo
comprometer a qualidade
standard business terminology
Portugal
comprometer a qualidade
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut corners
take shortcuts
sell out
lower the bar
let standards slip
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