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misemploys

[ˌmɪsɪmˈplɔɪz]
verb
emprega mal, utiliza inadequadamente
1. Uses something or someone in an incorrect, ineffective, or inappropriate way
The company misemploys its resources by investing in outdated technology.
A empresa emprega mal seus recursos ao investir em tecnologia desatualizada.
2. To put someone in a job or role for which they are not suited
The manager misemploys talented staff by assigning them to menial tasks.
O gerente utiliza inadequadamente funcionários talentosos ao atribuir-lhes tarefas mundanas.
Synonyms
misuseswastessquandersmisappliesabuses
Antonyms
employs correctlyutilizes properlyapplies effectively

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
emprega mal, usa inadequadamente
Common usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
emprega mal, utiliza incorretamente
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

misemploy one's talents
misemploy resources
misemploy time and effort
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