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working efficiently

[ˈwɜːrkɪŋ ɪˈfɪʃəntli]
verb phrase
trabalhar eficientemente
1. performing work or tasks in a manner that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted time, effort, or resources
The team is working efficiently to meet the deadline.
A equipe está trabalhando eficientemente para cumprir o prazo.
2. operating or functioning in an organized and productive manner
By automating the process, we are working efficiently and reducing costs.
Ao automatizar o processo, estamos trabalhando eficientemente e reduzindo custos.
Synonyms
working productivelyoperating efficientlyfunctioning effectivelyworking smoothly
Antonyms
working inefficientlywasting timeworking slowlybeing unproductive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalhar eficientemente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
trabalhar com eficiência
common alternative phrasing
Portugal
trabalhar eficientemente
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

getting the job done
working like a well-oiled machine
hitting on all cylinders
running like clockwork
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