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impair functionality

[ɪmˈpɛr fəŋkʃəˈnælɪti]
verb phrase
prejudicar a funcionalidade
1. To diminish or weaken the ability of something to work properly or perform its intended function
The software bug will impair functionality across the entire system.
O erro no software prejudicará a funcionalidade em todo o sistema.
2. To reduce the effectiveness or performance capability of a device, program, or service
Outdated drivers can impair functionality of your graphics card.
Drivers desatualizados podem prejudicar a funcionalidade de sua placa gráfica.
Synonyms
compromise functionalitydegrade performanceundermine capabilityweaken operationdiminish efficiency
Antonyms
enhance functionalityimprove performancestrengthen capabilityoptimize operation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prejudicar a funcionalidade
Most common and neutral usage
Rio de Janeiro
danificar o funcionamento
Colloquial alternative
São Paulo
comprometer a funcionalidade
More technical usage
Portugal
prejudicar o funcionamento
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
break the system
cause a malfunction
hamper operations
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