time-consuming processes

[/taɪm kənˈsuːmɪŋ ˈprɑːsɛsɪz/]
noun phrasepl: time-consuming processes
processos que consomem tempo / processos demorados
1. activities, procedures, or workflows that require a significant amount of time to complete
Data migration is one of the most time-consuming processes in our company's transition to the cloud.
A migração de dados é um dos processos mais demorados na transição da nossa empresa para a nuvem.
2. tasks or operations that are tedious and require extended periods to accomplish
Manual data entry remains among the time-consuming processes that we hope to automate.
A entrada manual de dados permanece entre os processos que consomem tempo que esperamos automatizar.
In Brazilian business culture, there is growing emphasis on reducing time-consuming processes through digital transformation and automation (transformação digital). This phrase is frequently heard in corporate environments and startups. In the USA, particularly in NYC's fast-paced business environment, such processes are often viewed as obstacles to efficiency and are prime targets for elimination or outsourcing.
NYC Slang
pain-in-the-butt processes / drag-ass operations
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lengthy procedurestedious workflowsprotracted tasksslow processescumbersome operations
Antonyms / Antônimos
quick processesefficient proceduresstreamlined workflowsrapid tasksexpedited operations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processos que consomem tempo / processos demorados
Most common and widely understood across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
processos cansativos / processos chatos
More colloquial, emphasizing the tedious nature
São Paulo
processos lentos / processos morosos
More formal business terminology
Portugal
processos morosos / procedimentos desnecessariamente longos
Portuguese tends to use 'moroso' more frequently in formal contexts

Related Words

automationefficiencyproductivityworkflow optimizationtask managementbottleneck

Related Idioms & Phrases

a necessary evil
part of the job
taking forever
eating up time
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