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perform partially

[pərˈfɔːrm ˈpɑːrʃəli]
verb phrase
executar parcialmente
1. to carry out or accomplish only part of a task, duty, or action; to complete something incompletely
The actor performed partially through the scene before forgetting his lines.
O ator executou parcialmente a cena antes de esquecer suas falas.
2. to fulfill an obligation or role in a limited or incomplete manner
The contractor performed partially on the agreement, leaving some work unfinished.
O contratante executou parcialmente o acordo, deixando alguns trabalhos inacabados.
Synonyms
execute partiallycarry out incompletelypartially fulfillexecute in part
Antonyms
perform completelyexecute fullyaccomplish entirelycomplete thoroughly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
executar parcialmente
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fazer parcialmente
informal alternative in commercial contexts
Portugal
executar parcialmente
formal usage consistent with European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

half-do a job
do something by halves
go halfway
incomplete performance
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