underperform

• Verbo usado para indicar que algo ou alguém tem desempenho inferior ao esperado, exigido ou ao de seus pares.

A verb used to indicate performing less well or achieving lower results than expected or required.

1. Perform below expectationsB2formalbusiness

   To perform less well or achieve less success than what is expected or required.

   Ter desempenho abaixo do esperado

   • The stock has been underperforming compared to the market average.
   • Several students underperformed on the final exam despite studying hard.
   • The team underperformed in the championship game, losing by a wide margin.

   Sinônimosdisappointfall shortlagunderachieve

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2. Perform too infrequentlyC1formaltechnical

   To perform or occur too rarely or not often enough.

   Executar com pouca frequência

   • The backup system underperforms because it is only tested once a year.
   • The actor underperformed in the role, appearing in only a few scenes.
   • The machine underperforms due to infrequent maintenance checks.