execute halfway
[ɪɡˈzɛkyut ˈhæfweɪ]
verb phrase
executar pela metade
1. to complete a task, plan, or action only partially or incompletely; to stop before finishing
The project was executed halfway, leaving many objectives unfinished.
O projeto foi executado pela metade, deixando muitos objetivos inacabados.
2. to perform a movement, skill, or technique with only partial commitment or effort
He executed the dive halfway, pulling out before entering the water.
Ele executou o mergulho pela metade, desistindo antes de entrar na água.
In Brazilian culture, executing something halfway (executar pela metade) is often viewed negatively and associated with lack of commitment or professionalism. The phrase is commonly used in business and personal contexts to criticize incomplete work. In informal speech, related expressions like 'fazer na gambiarra' (to do makeshift) reflect a cultural awareness of quality versus expedient solutions.
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