skip maintenance
[/skɪp meɪnˈtɛnəns/]
verb phrase
pular a manutenção
1. To intentionally omit or postpone scheduled maintenance work on equipment, machinery, vehicles, or systems
The factory decided to skip maintenance on the machinery to meet production deadlines.
A fábrica decidiu pular a manutenção das máquinas para cumprir os prazos de produção.
2. To neglect preventive maintenance duties or scheduled service appointments
Never skip maintenance on your car or you'll face expensive repairs later.
Nunca pule a manutenção do seu carro ou terá reparos caros depois.
In Brazil and the USA, skipping maintenance is generally discouraged in professional and personal contexts. It's often associated with cost-cutting measures that backfire. In industrial and automotive contexts, there are regulatory and safety implications for skipping scheduled maintenance. The phrase is commonly used in business meetings, technical discussions, and customer service communications.
Related Idioms & Phrases
penny wise, pound foolish (skip maintenance to save money short-term)
false economy (skipping maintenance to reduce costs)
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