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work poorly
[wɜrk ˈpɔrli]
verb phrase
funcionar mal
1.
to operate or function in an unsatisfactory or ineffective manner
The old printer works poorly and needs to be replaced.
A impressora antiga funciona mal e precisa ser substituída.
2.
to perform a task inadequately or with poor results
This strategy works poorly in practice.
Esta estratégia funciona mal na prática.
Synonyms
malfunction
underperform
function inadequately
perform badly
Antonyms
work well
function properly
operate effectively
perform excellently
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
funcionar mal
most common usage
General Brazilian
não funcionar bem
alternative form
Portugal
funcionar mal
standard usage
Portugal
não trabalhar bem
alternative form
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the fritz
on the blink
go haywire
miss the mark
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