obstructing workflows

[əb-ˈstrək-tiŋ ˈwərk-ˌflōz]
verb phrase (present participle)
obstruindo fluxos de trabalho
1. The act of blocking, hindering, or impeding the normal progression of work processes or tasks
The outdated software system is obstructing workflows and reducing team productivity.
O sistema de software desatualizado está obstruindo os fluxos de trabalho e reduzindo a produtividade da equipe.
2. Creating obstacles that prevent efficient completion of job duties or business operations
Poor communication is obstructing workflows across multiple departments.
A comunicação inadequada está obstruindo os fluxos de trabalho em vários departamentos.
This phrase is predominantly used in modern corporate and tech industries in both the USA and Brazil. It reflects contemporary workplace management concerns, particularly relevant in agile environments and project management contexts. In Brazilian business culture, efficiency and productivity optimization are increasingly important, making this term common in professional settings.
NYC Slang
messing up the workflow
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hindering workflowsimpeding work processesblocking productivitydisrupting operations
Antonyms / Antônimos
facilitating workflowsenabling productivitystreamlining processesenhancing efficiency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
obstruindo fluxos de trabalho
Standard business and technical terminology
São Paulo
obstruindo fluxos de trabalho
Commonly used in corporate and tech environments
Rio de Janeiro
atrapalhando os fluxos de trabalho
Slightly more colloquial variant
Portugal
obstruindo fluxos de trabalho
Same as Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts

Related Words

workflow managementbottleneckimpedimentinefficiencyoperational disruption

Related Idioms & Phrases

throwing a wrench in the works
putting a spanner in the works
gumming up the works
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