streamlines
[/ˈstriːmlaɪnz/]
verb/noun
simplifica, agiliza, racionaliza
1. (verb) To make a process or system more efficient and effective by removing unnecessary steps or complications
The company streamlines its operations to reduce costs.
A empresa simplifica suas operações para reduzir custos.
2. (verb) To design something to have a smooth, aerodynamic shape to reduce air or water resistance
Engineers streamline the car's body for better fuel efficiency.
Os engenheiros aerodinamizam o corpo do carro para melhor eficiência de combustível.
3. (noun) A smooth, continuous flow or line, especially in aerodynamics
The aircraft's streamlines reduce turbulence during flight.
Os perfis aerodinâmicos da aeronave reduzem a turbulência durante o voo.
The term 'streamlines' is widely used in American and Brazilian business culture, particularly in contexts of organizational efficiency, lean management, and product design. In Brazil, it reflects the modern corporate emphasis on productivity and cost reduction. In aeronautics and automotive industries on both sides of the Atlantic, it refers to design principles rooted in physics and engineering.
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