decrease intricacy

[dɪˈkris ɪnˈtrɪkəsi]
verb phrase
diminuir a intricidade
1. to reduce the complexity, difficulty, or complicated nature of something; to make something simpler or less intricate
The engineer decided to decrease intricacy in the design to improve manufacturability.
O engenheiro decidiu diminuir a intricidade do design para melhorar a fabricabilidade.
2. to simplify a process, system, or concept by removing unnecessary complications
We need to decrease intricacy in our workflow to increase productivity.
Precisamos diminuir a intricidade do nosso fluxo de trabalho para aumentar a produtividade.
This phrase is commonly used in technical, engineering, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate culture, there is often an emphasis on 'simplificação' and efficiency, making this concept particularly valued in modern management practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
simplifyreduce complexitystreamlinemake simpleruncomplicate
Antonyms / Antônimos
increase intricacycomplicatecomplexifymake more intricate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diminuir a intricidade
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
reduzir a complexidade
common alternative in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
simplificar
more informal, direct alternative
Portugal
reduzir a intricação
Portuguese variant using 'intricação' instead of 'intricidade'

Related Words

simplificationcomplexity reductionstreamliningeleganceefficiency

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep it simple
cut through the red tape
streamline the process
trim the fat
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