efficiently
gb/ɪfˈɪʃəntli/ us/ɪfˈɪʃəntli/
B2
Inglese
hatékonyan, gazdaságosan, gördülékenyen
B2
1
hatékonyan
B2
gazdaságosan
B2
Schema d'uso:
[do something] efficiently; use [something] efficiently
She organizes her workload efficiently and finishes before the deadline.
Hatékonyan osztja be a munkáját, és a határidő előtt végez.
If we share files in one place, we can collaborate more efficiently.
Ha a fájlokat egy helyen osztjuk meg, hatékonyabban tudunk együttműködni.
The new schedule helps the store use staff more efficiently.
Esempi per chi studia
I want to study efficiently.
Hatékonyan szeretnék tanulni.
We use water efficiently at home.
Otthon takarékosan használjuk a vizet.
Errore comune:
Don’t use *efficient* (adjective) where an adverb is needed: say “work efficiently,” not “work efficient.”
Significato
without wasting time or resources
Collocazioni
work efficiently
|use time efficiently
|use resources efficiently
|manage time efficiently
|allocate resources efficiently
|operate efficiently
|handle tasks efficiently
|organize work efficiently
|process information efficiently
|run a team efficiently
Sinonimi
productively (Emphasizes producing a lot or achieving strong output.)
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economically (Emphasizes saving money or using resources sparingly.)
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smoothly (Emphasizes few problems or delays.)
Contrari
inefficiently (In a way that wastes time or resources.)
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wastefully (With unnecessary use or loss of resources.)
Temi
daily_life
|work
|business
Definizione
in a way that saves time and does not waste things
In a way that uses time, effort, money, or other resources well, with little waste.
B2
2
hatékonyan
B2
gazdaságosan
B2
Schema d'uso:
[machine/system] runs/operates efficiently
After the service, the engine ran more efficiently.
A szerviz után a motor hatékonyabban működött.
LED bulbs light a room efficiently while using much less electricity.
A LED-izzók sokkal kevesebb áram felhasználásával is hatékonyan világítanak be egy szobát.
The updated software processes images more efficiently than the old version.
Esempi per chi studia
This car uses fuel efficiently.
Ez az autó takarékosan bánik az üzemanyaggal.
The new lights work efficiently.
Az új lámpák hatékonyan működnek.
Errore comune:
Don’t confuse with *effectively*: a machine can work effectively but not efficiently (good result but too much energy/fuel).
Significato
operating with high efficiency
Collocazioni
run efficiently
|operate efficiently
|work efficiently
|burn fuel efficiently
|use energy efficiently
|cool efficiently
|heat efficiently
|process data efficiently
|run code efficiently
|store data efficiently
Sinonimi
economically (Often used for lower fuel/energy use, especially with engines or utilities.)
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optimally (Suggests performance close to the best possible level.)
Contrari
inefficiently (Using too much energy, fuel, or computing power for the result.)
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wastefully (Producing unnecessary loss of energy or resources.)
Temi
technology
|engineering
|environment
Definizione
working well while using little energy or fuel
In a way that a machine, system, or process works well while using as little energy, fuel, or computing power as possible.
B2
3
hatékonyan
B2
Schema d'uso:
deal with [requests/problems] efficiently; process [documents/orders] efficiently
The receptionist handled the visitors efficiently and directed them to the right office.
A recepciós gyorsan és gördülékenyen fogadta a látogatókat, és a megfelelő irodához irányította őket.
Our support team can usually resolve simple issues efficiently within a few hours.
Az ügyfélszolgálati csapatunk az egyszerű problémákat általában néhány órán belül hatékonyan meg tudja oldani.
The bank processed the paperwork efficiently despite the long queue.
Esempi per chi studia
The staff helped me efficiently.
A személyzet hatékonyan segített nekem.
We finished the meeting efficiently.
Gyorsan és hatékonyan befejeztük a megbeszélést.
Errore comune:
In customer-service contexts, *efficiently* can sound slightly impersonal; speakers may add “politely” or “helpfully” if needed.
Significato
handling work quickly and competently
Collocazioni
deal with requests efficiently
|handle complaints efficiently
|process applications efficiently
|resolve issues efficiently
|run a meeting efficiently
|manage a project efficiently
|deliver services efficiently
|coordinate efficiently
|respond efficiently
|complete paperwork efficiently
Sinonimi
promptly (Focuses on speed and quick response.)
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effectively (Focuses on achieving the intended result.)
Contrari
slowly (With delays and little speed.)
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clumsily (In a disorganized or awkward way.)
Temi
work
|services
|business
Definizione
doing tasks in a fast and well-organized way
In a way that gets work done promptly and competently, with good organization and minimal delays.
Grammatica
Forma base
efficiently
IPA
GB/ɪfˈɪʃəntli/
US/ɪfˈɪʃəntli/
Sillabe e accento
ef - fi - ciently (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fi)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: efficiently
- Plural: efficientlies
Famiglia di parole
Forms
efficientlies
noun
Core family
efficient
adjective B1
efficiency
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
Espressioni
as efficiently as possible
1/ˈæz ɪfˈɪʃəntli ˈæz pˈɑsəbəl/
fixed phrase
in the most efficient way
in the best way to save time and effort
Esempi
- Please pack the orders as efficiently as possible so we can ship them today.
- We mapped the route as efficiently as possible to avoid extra driving.
- The team reorganized the workflow as efficiently as possible before the launch.
Esempi per chi studia
- I will finish the task as efficiently as possible.
efficiently and effectively
1/ɪfˈɪʃəntli ˈænd ɪfˈɛktɪvli/
fixed phrase
with little waste and good results
quickly and well, without wasting things
Esempi
- We need to communicate efficiently and effectively across different time zones.
- The goal is to deliver the service efficiently and effectively without cutting quality.
- A good manager delegates tasks efficiently and effectively.
Esempi per chi studia
- We must work efficiently and effectively.
- She explains the plan efficiently and effectively.