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function at maximum efficiency

[ˈfʌŋkʃən æt ˈmæksɪməm ɪˈfɪʃənsi]
verb phrase
funcionar com eficiência máxima
1. to operate or work at the highest level of performance with minimal waste of time, energy, or resources
The new manufacturing plant is designed to function at maximum efficiency.
A nova fábrica foi projetada para funcionar com eficiência máxima.
2. to perform optimally without unnecessary expenditure or loss
The athlete trains rigorously to function at maximum efficiency during competitions.
O atleta treina rigorosamente para funcionar com eficiência máxima durante as competições.
Synonyms
operate at peak performancework optimallyrun at full capacityperform at maximum capacity
Antonyms
function inefficientlyoperate below capacitywork suboptimallyunderperform

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
funcionar com eficiência máxima
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rodar com eficiência máxima
colloquial alternative, 'rodar' is common in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
funcionar no máximo da eficiência
alternative phrasing common in Rio
Portugal
funcionar com rendimento máximo
Portuguese variant using 'rendimento' instead of 'eficiência'

Related Idioms & Phrases

firing on all cylinders
running like a well-oiled machine
at full throttle
at peak performance
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