slow execution

[/sloʊ ɪɡˈzɛkyəʃən/]
nounpl: slow executions
execução lenta
1. The process of carrying out a task, plan, or instruction at a reduced pace or with significant delays
The slow execution of the project caused delays in the product launch.
A execução lenta do projeto causou atrasos no lançamento do produto.
2. In computing, the running of a program or code with performance issues or extended processing time
The slow execution of the database query resulted in timeout errors.
A execução lenta da consulta do banco de dados resultou em erros de timeout.
3. The carrying out of a capital punishment sentence over an extended or inefficient period
The slow execution of the law met with public criticism.
A execução lenta da lei enfrentou críticas públicas.
In Brazilian business culture, 'execução lenta' is frequently cited as a major barrier to productivity and competitiveness. The phrase is commonly used in corporate meetings and project management contexts. In the USA, the term is prevalent in tech and software development communities where performance optimization is critical.
NYC Slang
dragging execution / moving at a snail's pace
Synonyms / Sinônimos
delayed executionsluggish performancetardy completionprolonged implementationlagging performance
Antonyms / Antônimos
fast executionrapid executionswift executionquick implementationefficient execution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
execução lenta
Most common and widely understood term
São Paulo
execução lenta / demora na execução
Business contexts often use 'demora na execução'
Rio de Janeiro
execução lenta / andamento lento
'Andamento lento' emphasizes the slow pace of progress
Portugal
execução lenta / execução morosa
'Execução morosa' is more formal and traditional in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Words

performance optimizationexecution timeprocessing speedimplementation delaylatency

Related Idioms & Phrases

at a snail's pace
moving slower than molasses
bottleneck in execution
behind schedule
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