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degrade device functionality

[dɪˈɡreɪd dɪˈvaɪs ˌfʌŋkʃəˈnælɪti]
verb phrase
degradar a funcionalidade do dispositivo
1. to reduce or impair the performance, quality, or capabilities of a device or electronic equipment
Malware can degrade device functionality by consuming system resources.
Malware pode degradar a funcionalidade do dispositivo ao consumir recursos do sistema.
2. to cause a device to operate at reduced efficiency or with limited features
The outdated drivers degrade device functionality significantly.
Os drivers desatualizados degradam significativamente a funcionalidade do dispositivo.
Synonyms
impair device performancereduce device capabilitydiminish device functionalitycompromise device operationweaken device performance
Antonyms
improve device functionalityenhance device performanceoptimize device capabilityboost device efficiency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
degradar a funcionalidade do dispositivo
standard usage in technology contexts
São Paulo
prejudicar o funcionamento do aparelho
alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
degradar a funcionalidade do dispositivo
formal technical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

run at reduced capacity
operate below par
function with limitations
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