work successfully

[/wɜrk ˈsəkˌsesfəli/]
verb phrase
trabalhar com sucesso
1. to accomplish one's job or task effectively and achieve desired results
The team worked successfully to complete the project on time.
O time trabalhou com sucesso para completar o projeto no prazo.
2. to function properly or perform as intended
The new software worked successfully after the updates were installed.
O novo software funcionou com sucesso após as atualizações serem instaladas.
3. to achieve positive outcomes through effort and skill
She worked successfully in the marketing department for five years.
Ela trabalhou com sucesso no departamento de marketing por cinco anos.
In Brazilian business culture, 'trabalhar com sucesso' is commonly used to describe professional achievement and is highly valued in corporate environments. In American English, this concept is often expressed more casually with phrasal verbs like 'make it work' or 'pull it off,' reflecting a less formal approach to discussing workplace success.
NYC Slang
kill it / crush it / make it work
Synonyms / Sinônimos
succeedperform wellaccomplish effectivelythriveprosperfunction properly
Antonyms / Antônimos
failwork unsuccessfullystrugglefloundermalfunction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalhar com sucesso
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
trabalhar bem / funcionar direitinho
More informal, casual usage in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
funcionar tranquilo / correr tudo bem
Colloquial variation emphasizing smooth operation
Portugal
trabalhar com êxito / funcionou bem
Formal Portuguese uses 'êxito' more frequently; 'bem' for functionality

Related Words

successachievementproductivityeffectivenessperformanceefficiency

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the ground running
break ground
get the job done
make headway
pull it off
dar um jeito (Portuguese idiom meaning to find a way to make it work)
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