workable system

[ˈwɜːrkəbəl ˈsɪstəm]
noun phrasepl: workable systems
sistema viável
1. a practical and functional system that can be effectively implemented and operated to achieve desired results
After months of testing, the team finally developed a workable system for managing inventory.
Após meses de testes, a equipe finalmente desenvolveu um sistema viável para gerenciar o inventário.
2. a method or procedure that is capable of functioning adequately despite potential limitations
Although not perfect, this budget allocation is a workable system for the company.
Embora não seja perfeito, este sistema de alocação de orçamento é viável para a empresa.
In Brazilian business culture, the phrase 'sistema viável' is frequently used in corporate meetings and project planning discussions. Americans often use this expression to emphasize pragmatism and practical problem-solving, valuing solutions that work even if they're not ideal. In Portugal, the emphasis tends to be on whether the system is 'funcional' (functional) rather than just viable.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
viable systemfunctional systempractical systemoperating systemfeasible system
Antonyms / Antônimos
dysfunctional systemimpractical systemunworkable systembroken systemineffective system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema viável
most common and widely understood translation across Brazil
São Paulo
sistema funcional
preferred in business and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
sistema que funciona
more colloquial, literal translation
Portugal
sistema funcional
European Portuguese preference for 'funcional' over 'viável'

Related Words

workflowproceduremechanismframeworkimplementation

Related Idioms & Phrases

make something work
get something off the ground
a well-oiled machine
run like clockwork
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