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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The outdated software will impair efficiency in the workplace.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 efficiency
diminish performance
hinder productivity
undermine effectiveness
compromise functionality
Antonyms
enhance efficiency
improve performance
boost productivity
maximize 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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