reduce immediately
[rɪˈdjuːs ɪˈmiːdɪətli]
verb phrase
reduzir imediatamente
1. to decrease or lower something in amount, size, or intensity right away without delay
The doctor told him to reduce his salt intake immediately.
O médico pediu para ele reduzir sua ingestão de sal imediatamente.
2. to make something smaller or less in quantity at once
The company decided to reduce costs immediately to improve profitability.
A empresa decidiu reduzir custos imediatamente para melhorar a lucratividade.
3. to lower in rank, status, or degree without further notice
The officer was reduced in rank immediately after the incident.
O oficial foi reduzido de patente imediatamente após o incidente.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'reduce immediately' is commonly used in emergency medical, business, and military situations emphasizing urgency. In Brazil, the phrase reflects the cultural appreciation for directness when action is needed, while in the USA it's often associated with corporate efficiency and crisis management protocols.
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