optimize

BrE /ˈɒp.tɪ.mʌɪz/ AmE /ˈɑːp.tə.məɪz/

verb en → es

past optimized pp optimized ing optimizing

1 PERFORMANCE [transitive] B2

to make something as good or effective as possible

optimizar, mejorar la eficiencia de algo

  • optimize something for/to do sth

Collocations optimize a website · optimize performance

  • The company is trying to optimize its production process.

    La empresa está tratando de optimizar su proceso de producción.

2 ECONOMIC [transitive] C1

to make something as profitable or efficient as possible, especially in business

maximizar la rentabilidad, optimizar los recursos

  • optimize resources for/to do sth

Collocations optimize costs · optimize profits

  • The company aims to optimize its use of raw materials.

    La empresa busca optimizar el uso de materias primas.