operating conditions
[/ˈɒpərətɪŋ kənˈdɪʃənz/]
nounpl: operating conditions
condições de operação
1. The circumstances, environment, or parameters under which a machine, system, or process functions or is designed to function
The equipment must be tested under various operating conditions to ensure reliability.
O equipamento deve ser testado sob várias condições de operação para garantir confiabilidade.
2. The specific requirements or standards that must be maintained for optimal performance of a device or system
The manufacturer specified the operating conditions as between 0°C and 40°C.
O fabricante especificou as condições de operação entre 0°C e 40°C.
3. The circumstances affecting how a business or organization functions during its activities
The pandemic changed the operating conditions for most retail businesses.
A pandemia mudou as condições de operação para a maioria dos negócios de varejo.
This term is widely used in technical, industrial, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese technical documentation, 'condições de operação' is the standard term, while 'condições operacionais' is also acceptable in more formal contexts. The term is essential in engineering specifications, equipment manuals, and business reports.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under operating conditions
normal operating conditions
extreme operating conditions
optimal operating conditions
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