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compromised functioning

[/ˈkɒmprəmaɪzd ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/]
noun phrase
funcionamento comprometido
1. A state in which normal operations, performance, or abilities are impaired, weakened, or unable to function at full capacity
The patient experienced compromised functioning due to the illness.
O paciente apresentava funcionamento comprometido devido à doença.
2. In medical or psychological contexts, reduced ability to perform daily activities or cognitive tasks
Compromised functioning in cognitive abilities affects decision-making.
O funcionamento comprometido das capacidades cognitivas afeta a tomada de decisão.
3. A system or organization operating below optimal performance standards
The software update led to compromised functioning of the application.
A atualização do software resultou em funcionamento comprometido da aplicação.
Synonyms
impaired functioningreduced performancediminished capacitydysfunctiondeteriorated function
Antonyms
optimal functioningnormal functioningfull capacityimproved performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
funcionamento comprometido
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
funcionamento prejudicado
Alternative form sometimes used in medical contexts
Portugal
funcionamento comprometido
Standard usage, may also use 'desempenho comprometido'

Related Idioms & Phrases

not firing on all cylinders
running on empty
below par
functioning at half capacity
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