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improve efficiency

[ɪmˈpruːv ɪˈfɪʃənsi]
verb phrase
melhorar a eficiência
1. to make something work better or faster, reducing waste or unnecessary effort
We need to improve efficiency in our production process to reduce costs.
Precisamos melhorar a eficiência no nosso processo de produção para reduzir custos.
2. to increase productivity or output while maintaining or reducing resource consumption
The new software will help improve efficiency across all departments.
O novo software ajudará a melhorar a eficiência em todos os departamentos.
Synonyms
enhance productivityincrease efficiencyboost performancestreamline operationsoptimize processes
Antonyms
reduce efficiencydecrease productivitywaste resourcescomplicate processes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
melhorar a eficiência
standard usage in business and organizational contexts
São Paulo
melhorar a eficiência / otimizar o desempenho
commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
melhorar a eficiência / aumentar a produtividade
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

work smarter, not harder
get more bang for your buck
streamline the workflow
cut the fat
eliminate bottlenecks
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