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minimize time
[ˈmɪnɪmaɪz taɪm]
verb phrase
minimizar o tempo
1.
to reduce the amount of time spent on a task or activity; to make something take as little time as possible
We need to minimize time spent in meetings to increase productivity.
Precisamos minimizar o tempo gasto em reuniões para aumentar a produtividade.
2.
to streamline a process to make it more efficient
The new software was designed to minimize time on data entry.
O novo software foi projetado para minimizar o tempo na entrada de dados.
NYC Slang
cut the time
Synonyms
reduce time
cut time
save time
shorten duration
expedite
streamline
Antonyms
maximize time
extend time
prolong
lengthen
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
minimizar o tempo
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
reduzir o tempo
common alternative phrasing
Portugal
minimizar o tempo
standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
beat the clock
save time
against the clock
time is of the essence
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