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speed up development

[/spiːd ʌp dɪˈveləpmənt/]
verb phrase
acelerar o desenvolvimento
1. to increase the rate or pace of the development process; to make something develop faster
We need to speed up development to meet the deadline.
Precisamos acelerar o desenvolvimento para cumprir o prazo.
2. to implement measures that reduce time required for creating or improving a product or project
Using agile methodology can help speed up development.
Usar a metodologia ágil pode ajudar a acelerar o desenvolvimento.
Synonyms
accelerate developmenthasten developmentexpedite developmentquicken the paceadvance faster
Antonyms
slow down developmentdelay developmentimpede developmenthinder progress

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acelerar o desenvolvimento
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
acelerar o desenvolvimento / apressar o desenvolvimento
Both terms commonly used in business context
Portugal
acelerar o desenvolvimento / agilizar o desenvolvimento
Portuguese preference may include 'agilizar' in technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

put pedal to the metal
get the ball rolling
hit the ground running
ramp up production
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