sustain operations
[səˈsteɪn ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənz]
verb phrase
manter as operações
1. To continue running or maintaining business, military, or organizational activities without interruption
The company had to reduce costs to sustain operations during the economic downturn.
A empresa teve que reduzir custos para manter as operações durante a recessão econômica.
2. To provide the necessary resources, funding, or support needed to keep something functioning
The government allocated additional funds to sustain operations of the healthcare system.
O governo alocou fundos adicionais para manter as operações do sistema de saúde.
3. To maintain logistical support and supply chains for continued activity
Military units require reliable supply lines to sustain operations in remote areas.
Unidades militares requerem linhas de abastecimento confiáveis para manter as operações em áreas remotas.
In Brazilian business and military contexts, 'manter as operações' is the standard term used in corporate reports, government communications, and operational planning. The phrase reflects the importance placed on continuity and stability in formal institutional discourse. In the USA, 'sustain operations' is critical terminology in military strategy, emergency management, and business continuity planning.
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