work suboptimally
[/wɜːrk ˌsʌbˈɒptɪməli/]
verb phrase
funcionar de forma subótima; trabalhar abaixo do ideal
1. To operate or perform at less than the best or most efficient level; to function inadequately
The old equipment continues to work suboptimally despite recent repairs.
O equipamento antigo continua funcionando de forma subótima apesar dos reparos recentes.
2. To perform a task in a manner that is below the desired standard or efficiency
The team was working suboptimally due to lack of proper training.
A equipe estava trabalhando abaixo do ideal devido à falta de treinamento adequado.
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