utilize techniques

[YOO-tuh-lyz TEK-neeks]
verb phrase
utilizar técnicas
1. to make practical and effective use of specific methods, procedures, or skills to accomplish a task or achieve a goal
The team will utilize techniques from the training workshop to improve their performance.
O time utilizará técnicas do workshop de treinamento para melhorar seu desempenho.
2. to employ particular strategies or approaches in a professional, academic, or practical context
She utilizes techniques developed by experts in the field to enhance her research.
Ela utiliza técnicas desenvolvidas por especialistas da área para aprimorar sua pesquisa.
In Brazilian Portuguese business and academic contexts, 'utilizar técnicas' is the formal standard. In casual conversation, Brazilians often prefer 'usar técnicas' or 'aplicar técnicas'. In Portugal, both 'utilizar' and 'empregar' are equally acceptable. This phrase is commonly used in professional development, sports coaching, scientific research, and educational settings across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
employ techniquesapply techniquesuse methodsimplement strategiesleverage techniques
Antonyms / Antônimos
ignore techniquesneglect methodsdisregard procedures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
utilizar técnicas
most common formal usage in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
usar técnicas
more colloquial alternative preferred in casual speech
São Paulo
utilizar técnicas
formal business Portuguese, widely used in corporate environments
Portugal
utilizar técnicas
identical usage, though 'empregar técnicas' is also common

Related Words

methodologyprocedurestrategymethodapproachimplementation

Related Idioms & Phrases

put techniques into practice
bring techniques to the table
master the techniques
refine one's techniques
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