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disperse efforts

[dɪˈspɜːrs ˈɛfərts]
verb phrase
dispersar esforços
1. To spread or distribute resources, attention, or work across multiple directions or objectives, often resulting in reduced effectiveness or focus
The team decided to disperse efforts across three different projects instead of focusing on one.
A equipe decidiu dispersar esforços em três projetos diferentes em vez de focar em um.
2. To scatter or divide one's energy, concentration, or commitment among various tasks or goals
Management warned against dispersing efforts on too many initiatives simultaneously.
A gestão alertou contra dispersar esforços em muitas iniciativas simultaneamente.
Synonyms
scatter effortsspread thindivide effortsfragment resourcesdissipate energy
Antonyms
concentrate effortsfocus effortsconsolidate effortscentralize resourceschannel energy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dispersar esforços
Common usage in business and organizational contexts
Portugal
dispersar esforços
Standard European Portuguese usage in management discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

spread oneself too thin
jack of all trades, master of none
try to do too much at once
split one's focus
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