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run effectively

[/rʌn ɪˈfɛktɪvli/]
verb phrase
funcionar eficazmente
1. To operate or perform in a successful and efficient manner
The new software helps the company run effectively.
O novo software ajuda a empresa a funcionar eficazmente.
2. To manage or conduct operations with good results and minimal waste
A well-organized team can run effectively even under pressure.
Uma equipe bem organizada pode funcionar eficazmente mesmo sob pressão.
Synonyms
operate efficientlyfunction smoothlywork wellperform productivelyexecute successfully
Antonyms
run poorlyoperate inefficientlyfunction badlymalfunction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
funcionar eficazmente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rodar bem
More colloquial; 'rodar' is commonly used in business context
Rio de Janeiro
funcionar legal
Informal variant using 'legal' (meaning well/nicely)
Portugal
funcionar eficazmente
Standard Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

run like clockwork
run a tight ship
keep things running smoothly
hit the ground running
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