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outperform obligations

[/aʊtpərˈfɔːrm ɒblɪˈɡeɪʃənz/]
verb phrase
superar as obrigações
1. to exceed or go beyond the required duties, responsibilities, or contractual commitments
The company managed to outperform obligations by delivering the project two weeks ahead of schedule.
A empresa conseguiu superar as obrigações ao entregar o projeto duas semanas antes do prazo.
2. to perform at a higher standard or level than what was contractually or professionally expected
She consistently outperforms obligations in her role as project manager.
Ela consistentemente supera as obrigações em seu papel como gerente de projeto.
NYC Slang
going above and beyond; crushing it; killing it
Synonyms
exceed expectationsgo beyond requirementssurpass dutiesexceed commitments
Antonyms
underperformfail to meet obligationsfall shortneglect duties

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superar as obrigações
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese business contexts
Portugal
ultrapassar as obrigações
alternative formulation used in European Portuguese
São Paulo
ir além das obrigações
colloquial variant meaning 'go beyond obligations'

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the extra mile
exceed expectations
rise to the occasion
pull out all the stops
go above and beyond the call of duty
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