empregar mal, usar inadequadamente, aplicar incorretamente
1. to use or employ something incorrectly or inappropriately
The manager misemployed the company's budget by investing in unnecessary projects.
O gerente empregou mal o orçamento da empresa ao investir em projetos desnecessários.
2. to put someone in a job or position that is not suitable for their skills or abilities
The HR department misemployed the talented engineer in an administrative role.
O departamento de RH empregou inadequadamente o engenheiro talentoso em um cargo administrativo.
3. to waste or squander resources, time, or effort on something unproductive
Don't misemploy your talents on projects that don't align with your values.
Não desperdice seu talento em projetos que não se alinham com seus valores.
This is a formal, somewhat literary verb used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in professional, academic, and business contexts. It is less common in casual speech and more frequently appears in written communication, legal documents, and formal discussions about resource allocation or employee placement. In Brazil, it may be used when discussing government budgets or corporate management efficiency.
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