obstruct workflow
[/əbˈstrʌkt ˈwɜrkfloʊ/]
verb phrase
obstruir o fluxo de trabalho
1. to create barriers, delays, or impediments that prevent work processes from proceeding smoothly and efficiently
The lack of communication between departments can obstruct workflow and reduce productivity.
A falta de comunicação entre departamentos pode obstruir o fluxo de trabalho e reduzir a produtividade.
2. to block or hinder the normal progression of tasks, projects, or business operations
Technical issues obstruct workflow when the servers go down.
Problemas técnicos obstruem o fluxo de trabalho quando os servidores ficam indisponíveis.
This is corporate/business terminology commonly used in both Brazilian and American workplaces. In Brazil, it's frequently used in discussions about process improvement (melhoria de processos) and lean methodology. In the USA, particularly in NYC, this phrase is central to business management discourse and often appears in project management and operational efficiency contexts.
NYC Slang
gum up the works; jam things up; throw a wrench in the gears
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