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operate at maximum capacity

[/ˈɒpəreɪt æt ˈmæksɪməm kəˈpæsɪti/]
verb phrase
operar com capacidade máxima
1. To function at full potential or highest level of productivity
The factory is operating at maximum capacity to meet the holiday demand.
A fábrica está operando com capacidade máxima para atender à demanda do feriado.
2. To use all available resources or capabilities to the fullest extent
The server is operating at maximum capacity and may experience slowdowns.
O servidor está operando com capacidade máxima e pode sofrer lentidão.
NYC Slang
running at full throttle
Synonyms
work at full capacityrun at full strengthoperate at peak efficiencyfunction at maximum output
Antonyms
operate at minimum capacityunderutilizework below capacityoperate at partial capacity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operar com capacidade máxima
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rodar com capacidade máxima
Informal variant using 'rodar' (to run/operate)
Portugal
funcionar à capacidade máxima
Portuguese variant using 'funcionar' (to function)

Related Idioms & Phrases

at full blast
firing on all cylinders
running on all fours
pedal to the metal
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