start using new methods

[stɑrt ˈjuzɪŋ nu ˈmɛθədz]
verb phrase
começar a usar novos métodos
1. to begin employing or implementing different approaches, techniques, or procedures
The company decided to start using new methods to improve productivity.
A empresa decidiu começar a usar novos métodos para melhorar a produtividade.
2. to adopt innovative practices or strategies in place of existing ones
After the training session, the team started using new methods for project management.
Após a sessão de treinamento, a equipe começou a usar novos métodos de gerenciamento de projetos.
3. to initiate a shift toward different operational procedures or systems
The school started using new methods to teach mathematics more effectively.
A escola começou a usar novos métodos para ensinar matemática de forma mais eficaz.
This phrase reflects the contemporary emphasis on innovation and adaptability in both Brazilian and American business cultures. In Brazil, it often appears in corporate training contexts and modernization initiatives, while in the US it's frequently used in tech and startup environments. The phrase demonstrates a forward-thinking attitude valued in both cultures.
NYC Slang
switch it up with new ways / go with new moves
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adopt new methodsimplement new approachesbegin employing new techniquesswitch to new proceduresintroduce new methods
Antonyms / Antônimos
continue old methodsmaintain traditional approachesstick with existing proceduresabandon new methods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
começar a usar novos métodos
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
começar a usar novos métodos / adotar novos métodos
Common in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
começar a usar novos métodos / partir para novos métodos
More colloquial usage
Portugal
começar a utilizar novos métodos
Slight preference for 'utilizar' over 'usar' in formal contexts

Related Words

innovationmethodologyimplementationadoptionmodernizationtechniqueprocedure

Related Idioms & Phrases

break with tradition
turn over a new leaf
try a different approach
modernize one's methods
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