slow down processes
[sloʊ daʊn ˈprɑːsɛsɪz]
verb phrase
desacelerar processos
1. to reduce the speed or rate at which something progresses or operates
We need to slow down processes to ensure quality control.
Precisamos desacelerar processos para garantir o controle de qualidade.
2. to make a procedure take longer or operate at a reduced pace
Bureaucracy tends to slow down processes in large organizations.
A burocracia tende a desacelerar processos em grandes organizações.
3. to deliberately delay or impede the progress of operations
Environmental regulations slow down processes in manufacturing.
As regulamentações ambientais desaceleram processos na manufatura.
In American business culture, 'slowing down processes' is often discussed in contexts of quality assurance and risk management. In Brazil, this phrase is frequently used in discussions about bureaucratic procedures and organizational efficiency. The concept reflects the balance between speed and accuracy in both cultures.
NYC Slang
pump the brakes on the process
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