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increase performance

[ɪnˈkris pərˈfɔrməns]
verb phrase
aumentar o desempenho
1. To make something work better or more efficiently; to improve the output or results of a person, machine, or system
The company invested in new software to increase performance.
A empresa investiu em novo software para aumentar o desempenho.
2. To enhance productivity or efficiency in work or athletic activities
Regular training can help increase performance in sports.
O treinamento regular pode ajudar a aumentar o desempenho nos esportes.
3. To boost system speed or capacity in computing contexts
Adding more RAM will increase performance of your computer.
Adicionar mais memória RAM aumentará o desempenho do seu computador.
Synonyms
improve performanceenhance efficiencyboost productivityoptimize resultselevate output
Antonyms
decrease performancereduce efficiencydiminish productivitylower outputimpair performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumentar o desempenho
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
melhorar a performance
Alternative using English loanword 'performance'
São Paulo
aumentar o rendimento
Alternative using 'rendimento' instead of 'desempenho'
Portugal
aumentar o desempenho
Formal usage; also 'melhorar o rendimento'

Related Idioms & Phrases

take it to the next level
step up your game
up the ante
perform at peak capacity
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