calcular mal o tempo, cronometrar incorretamente, escolher mal o momento
1. to calculate or estimate time incorrectly
I mistimed my arrival and missed the opening ceremony.
Calculei mal o tempo de chegada e perdi a cerimônia de abertura.
2. to choose an inopportune moment for an action
The company mistimed the product launch during the economic recession.
A empresa escolheu mal o momento para lançar o produto durante a recessão econômica.
3. to perform an action at the wrong time
He mistimed his jump and fell off the platform.
Ele cronometrou mal o salto e caiu da plataforma.
The term is commonly used in business contexts in both the USA and Brazil when discussing market launches, investment decisions, or strategic moves. In sports commentary and casual speech, it describes physical actions performed at the wrong moment. Understanding proper timing is highly valued in both American and Brazilian business cultures.
NYC Slang
whiff the timing, botch the moment, blow the timing
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