unused capacity
[/ʌnˈjuːzd kəˈpæsɪti/]
noun phrasepl: unused capacities
capacidade não utilizada
1. The portion of a machine, facility, or system's potential output that is not being used at a given time; idle or reserve capability
The factory has significant unused capacity and could increase production by 40% without major investments.
A fábrica tem uma capacidade não utilizada significativa e poderia aumentar a produção em 40% sem investimentos maiores.
2. Available resources, equipment, or infrastructure that are not currently employed or operating at full potential
During the economic downturn, many companies operated with considerable unused capacity.
Durante a recessão econômica, muitas empresas operavam com considerável capacidade não utilizada.
3. In economics and business, the difference between actual production and potential maximum production
The airline industry often deals with unused capacity on less popular routes.
A indústria aérea frequentemente lida com capacidade não utilizada em rotas menos populares.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian business and economic contexts, particularly in manufacturing, logistics, and service industries. During economic crises in Brazil, discussions about unused capacity become prominent in news reports and business analyses. In the USA, this phrase is standard in manufacturing, transportation, and technology sectors when discussing operational efficiency and investment opportunities.
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