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utilizando

[u.ti.li.ZAN.du]
verb
using, utilizing
1. Present participle of 'utilizar' - employing or making use of something
Using the right tools makes the job easier
Utilizando as ferramentas certas, o trabalho fica mais fácil
2. Applying or implementing something for a practical purpose
They are utilizing renewable energy sources
Eles estão utilizando fontes de energia renovável
3. Taking advantage of available resources or opportunities
By utilizing all available resources, we achieved our goal
Utilizando todos os recursos disponíveis, alcançamos nosso objetivo
Synonyms
usandoempregandoaproveitandoservindo-se deaplicando
Antonyms
desperdiçandonegligenciandoignorando

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
utilizando
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
utilizando
Standard usage, though 'usando' is more colloquial
General
usando
More informal and commonly used alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

utilizando plenamente - utilizing to the fullest
estar utilizando - to be using
sem utilizar - without using
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