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impair efficiency

[ɪmˈpɛər ɪˈfɪʃənsi]
verb phrase
prejudicar a eficiência
1. to reduce or weaken the effectiveness or productive capacity of someone or something
The outdated software will impair efficiency in the workplace.
O software desatualizado prejudicará a eficiência no local de trabalho.
2. to diminish the ability to perform optimally or accomplish tasks quickly
Sleep deprivation can impair efficiency in cognitive tasks.
A privação de sono pode prejudicar a eficiência em tarefas cognitivas.
Synonyms
reduce efficiencydiminish performancehinder productivityundermine effectivenesscompromise functionality
Antonyms
enhance efficiencyimprove performanceboost productivitymaximize effectiveness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prejudicar a eficiência
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
comprometer a eficiência
alternative phrasing also used in business contexts
Portugal
prejudicar a eficiência
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
put a spanner in the works
slow things down
get in the way
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