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work optimally

[/wɜːrk ˈɒptɪməli/]
verb phrase
funcionar otimamente
1. to operate or function at the highest level of efficiency and effectiveness
The system will work optimally when all components are properly calibrated.
O sistema funcionará otimamente quando todos os componentes estiverem devidamente calibrados.
2. to perform a task or job with maximum efficiency and best possible results
To work optimally, employees need adequate resources and support.
Para funcionar otimamente, os funcionários precisam de recursos e apoio adequados.
Synonyms
function at peak efficiencyoperate at maximum efficiencyperform at best capacitywork at full potentialfuncionar eficientementerender ao máximo
Antonyms
work poorlymalfunctionoperate inefficientlyfuncionar maltrabalhar inadequadamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
funcionar otimamente; trabalhar otimamente
most common usage
São Paulo
funcionar otimamente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
funcionar de forma otimizada
alternative phrasing
Portugal
funcionar optimamente; trabalhar optimamente
uses 'optimamente' spelling; standard in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

at peak performance
at full throttle
like a well-oiled machine
em pleno funcionamento
como uma máquina bem lubrificada
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