heavy utilization

[/ˈhɛvi ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/]
nounpl: heavy utilizations
utilização intensiva
1. the extensive and intensive use of resources, equipment, facilities, or services at high capacity or frequency
The heavy utilization of the server during peak hours caused performance issues.
A utilização intensiva do servidor durante as horas de pico causou problemas de desempenho.
2. high-frequency deployment or consumption of assets or infrastructure
Heavy utilization of the company's manufacturing equipment reduced its lifespan significantly.
A utilização intensiva dos equipamentos de fabricação da empresa reduziu significativamente sua vida útil.
3. significant demand placed on a system, network, or service
The data center experienced heavy utilization during the holiday shopping season.
O data center experimentou utilização intensiva durante a temporada de compras de férias.
This term is primarily used in technical, business, and industrial contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in IT infrastructure discussions, manufacturing optimization reports, and service capacity planning. The concept emphasizes efficiency and operational performance metrics, which are key concerns in contemporary business management.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
intensive usehigh utilizationheavy useextensive utilizationmaximum capacity usage
Antonyms / Antônimos
light utilizationminimal useunderutilizationsparse usage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
utilização intensiva
Standard term used in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
utilização pesada
Alternative colloquial usage in technical communities
General Brazilian
uso intenso de recursos
More formal alternative emphasizing resource consumption
Portugal
utilização intensiva
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; widely understood in technical sectors

Related Words

utilization ratecapacityresource managementoperational efficiencydemandbandwidth

Related Idioms & Phrases

running at full capacity
pushing to the limit
maxing out resources
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