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divide efforts

[dɪˈvaɪd ˈɛfərts]
verb phrase
dividir esforços
1. to split or distribute work and resources among multiple people or groups to accomplish a task more efficiently
We decided to divide efforts between the marketing and sales teams to meet the deadline.
Decidimos dividir esforços entre os times de marketing e vendas para cumprir o prazo.
2. to separate one's focus or energy among different tasks or objectives
If we divide efforts on multiple projects, we may not finish any of them on time.
Se dividirmos esforços em vários projetos, podemos não terminar nenhum deles no prazo.
Synonyms
split effortsdistribute workallocate resourcesshare responsibilitiescoordinate efforts
Antonyms
concentrate effortsfocus effortsunite effortspool resourcescombine forces

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dividir esforços
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
dividir esforços / repartir esforços
both forms commonly used
Portugal
dividir esforços / repartir esforços
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

divide and conquer
split the difference
many hands make light work
strength in numbers
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