1. to operate or work at a lower level of efficiency, productivity, or performance than normal
The hospital had to function at reduced capacity during the staff shortage.
O hospital teve que funcionar com capacidade reduzida durante a falta de pessoal.
2. to perform essential duties or operations with limited resources or personnel
The factory functioned at reduced capacity after the equipment malfunction.
A fábrica funcionou com capacidade reduzida após a avaria do equipamento.