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optimise

/ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

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verb

C1formalbritishtechnical/ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

A verb meaning to make something as effective, functional, or efficient as possible.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, означающий сделать что-либо максимально эффективным, функциональным или производительным.
  1. Make the best use of B2 formal business

    To make something as effective, functional, or beneficial as possible.

    • We need to optimise our resources to reduce waste.
    • The company is working to optimise its production process.
    • She learned how to optimise her time for better results.

    🇷🇺Оптимизировать

    Synonyms: exploitharnessleveragemaximizeutilize

    Antonyms: impairneglectsquanderunderminewaste

  2. Modify for efficiency B2 formal IT

    To adjust or redesign something to achieve maximum efficiency, especially in terms of storage, speed, or cost.

    • The software was optimised to run faster on older computers.
    • Engineers optimised the database to reduce storage costs.
    • We optimised the website for mobile users.

    🇷🇺Оптимизировать

    Synonyms: enhancefine-tuneimproveperfectrationalizerefinestreamlinetuneupgrade

    Antonyms: damagedegradehurtimpairworsen

  3. Take a positive view C1 informal

    To act as an optimist and maintain a hopeful or sunny outlook on the world.

    • Even in tough times, she tries to optimise and see the bright side.
    • He has a habit of optimising every situation, no matter how bad.
    • Optimising your mindset can lead to better mental health.

    🇷🇺Оптимистично смотреть

  • optimised past participle
  • optimized past participle
  • optimised past simple
  • optimized past simple
  • optimising present participle
  • optimizing present participle
  • optimises third person singular
  • optimizes third person singular