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profitable operation

[ˈprɒfɪtəbl ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: 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 businessrevenue-generating activitysuccessful venturemoney-making operationnegócio rentávelempresa lucrativaatividade produtiva
Antonyms
unprofitable operationloss-making businessfailing enterpriseoperação deficitárianegócio 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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