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abandon practice
[əˈbændən ˈpræktɪs]
verb phrase
abandonar a prática
1.
to stop engaging in or following a particular practice, habit, or routine
She decided to abandon practice after realizing it was not beneficial.
Ela decidiu abandonar a prática após perceber que não era benéfica.
2.
to cease training or rehearsal sessions
The team had to abandon practice due to bad weather.
O time teve que abandonar o treino devido ao mau tempo.
NYC Slang
drop practice; ditch practice
Synonyms
cease practice
discontinue practice
stop practicing
give up practice
quit practicing
Antonyms
continue practice
maintain practice
resume practice
pursue practice
engage in practice
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
abandonar a prática
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
largar a prática
informal alternative
Rio de Janeiro
desistir da prática
common alternative emphasizing giving up
Portugal
abandonar a prática
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
abandon ship
practice makes perfect
out of practice
in practice
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