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work at an accelerated pace

[/wɜːrk æt ən əkˈsɛləreɪtɪd peɪs/]
verb phrase
trabalhar em ritmo acelerado
1. to perform work tasks at a faster rate than normal or usual speed
The team had to work at an accelerated pace to meet the deadline.
A equipe teve que trabalhar em ritmo acelerado para cumprir o prazo.
2. to increase productivity and output by working more quickly
We are working at an accelerated pace due to increased demand.
Estamos trabalhando em ritmo acelerado devido ao aumento da demanda.
NYC Slang
move at warp speed / move it
Synonyms
work fasterpick up the pacespeed upwork at high speedhustleincrease productivity
Antonyms
work at a slow paceslow downtake it easywork leisurely

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalhar em ritmo acelerado
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
trabalhar acelerado
shortened colloquial form
Portugal
trabalhar a um ritmo acelerado
uses definite article 'a' before 'um'

Related Idioms & Phrases

put the pedal to the metal
in high gear
at full throttle
race against the clock
under the gun
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