reducing output

[rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ ˈaʊtpʊt]
verb phrase / noun phrase
redução de produção / diminuição da saída
1. The process of decreasing the amount of goods, services, or results produced by a person, machine, system, or organization
The factory is reducing output due to decreased demand.
A fábrica está reduzindo a produção devido à diminuição da demanda.
2. In computing and data processing, decreasing the amount of data, information, or results generated by a program or system
The software is reducing output by filtering unnecessary log entries.
O software está diminuindo a saída filtrando entradas de log desnecessárias.
3. In economics, the deliberate decrease in production levels, often as a business strategy
OPEC countries are reducing output to stabilize oil prices.
Os países da OPEP estão reduzindo a produção para estabilizar os preços do petróleo.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian business, industrial, and economic discourse, particularly in discussions about manufacturing, agriculture, and energy sectors. In the USA, it's standard terminology in corporate and technical environments. The term gained significant prominence during economic downturns and in discussions about OPEC production decisions.
NYC Slang
cuttin' production / droppin' output
Synonyms / Sinônimos
decreasing outputcutting productionlowering outputdiminishing yieldscaling down production
Antonyms / Antônimos
increasing outputboosting productionramping up productionexpanding output

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redução de produção / diminuição da saída
Most commonly used in business and industrial contexts
São Paulo
redução de output / queda na produção
Used in industrial and manufacturing sectors; 'output' often used directly in technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
redução da produção / diminuição do rendimento
Alternative phrasing with emphasis on yield reduction
Portugal
redução de produção / diminuição da produção
Similar usage to Brazil; 'output' may be replaced with 'produção' or 'rendimento'

Related Words

productionefficiencydownsizingoptimizationcapacity utilizationsupply chain

Related Idioms & Phrases

throttle back production
pull back output
dial down production
cut corners on production
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