fast procedures

[/fæst prəˈsiːdʒərz/]
noun phrase
procedimentos rápidos
1. Streamlined or expedited processes designed to be completed in minimal time with reduced bureaucratic steps
The hospital implemented fast procedures to reduce patient wait times in the emergency room.
O hospital implementou procedimentos rápidos para reduzir o tempo de espera dos pacientes na sala de emergência.
2. Accelerated administrative or legal processes that bypass traditional lengthy protocols
Fast procedures for visa applications have made travel easier for business professionals.
Os procedimentos rápidos para solicitações de visto tornaram as viagens mais fáceis para profissionais de negócios.
3. Expedited workflows in business or service industries to improve efficiency
The bank introduced fast procedures for loan approval to compete with fintech companies.
O banco introduziu procedimentos rápidos para aprovação de empréstimos para competir com empresas fintech.
In Brazil, 'procedimentos rápidos' reflects the cultural value of efficiency and practicality in business environments, particularly in São Paulo's corporate sector. The concept gained popularity with digital transformation and fintech disruption. In the USA and NYC, 'fast procedures' align with the fast-paced business culture and emphasis on time-saving solutions in competitive markets.
NYC Slang
quick processing or expedited handling
Synonyms / Sinônimos
expedited processesstreamlined proceduresaccelerated workflowsquick processesfast-track procedures
Antonyms / Antônimos
slow proceduresbureaucratic processeslengthy proceduresdelayed processes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimentos rápidos
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
procedimentos ágeis
More common in business and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
procedimentos acelerados
Used in legal and administrative contexts
Portugal
procedimentos expeditos
Formal usage; more common in official documents

Related Words

efficiencystreamlineexpeditebureaucracyworkflowturnaround time

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut through red tape
fast-track
cut corners
speed things up
take the shortcut
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