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profitable operation
[ˈprɒfɪtəbl ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən]
noun phrase
feminine
pl: profitable operations / operações lucrativas
operação lucrativa
1.
A business activity or process that generates revenue exceeding its costs, resulting in profit
The company's profitable operation in the tech sector has attracted many investors.
A operação lucrativa da empresa no setor de tecnologia atraiu muitos investidores.
2.
An enterprise or business unit that operates efficiently and generates positive financial returns
After restructuring, the manufacturing division became a profitable operation.
Após a reestruturação, a divisão de manufatura tornou-se uma operação lucrativa.
NYC Slang
money maker
Synonyms
lucrative business
revenue-generating activity
successful venture
money-making operation
negócio rentável
empresa lucrativa
atividade produtiva
Antonyms
unprofitable operation
loss-making business
failing enterprise
operação deficitária
negócio prejudicial
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
operação lucrativa
Standard term used in business and finance contexts
Rio de Janeiro
operação rentável
Common alternative in commercial discussions
São Paulo
operação lucrativa / negócio lucrativo
Primary business terminology in financial hub
Portugal
operação lucrativa / operação rentável
Standard European Portuguese usage in business
Related Idioms & Phrases
run a tight ship
bottom line
in the black
break even
a goldmine
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