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act diligently

[/ækt ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/]
verb phrase
agir diligentemente
1. To perform actions with careful attention, effort, and thoroughness; to work with industriousness and dedication
The team acted diligently to complete the project on time.
A equipe agiu diligentemente para concluir o projeto no prazo.
2. To conduct oneself with persistent and conscientious effort in accomplishing a task
She acted diligently in her studies to achieve excellent grades.
Ela agiu diligentemente nos estudos para obter excelentes notas.
Synonyms
work hardact carefullyproceed methodicallylabor assiduouslyapply oneself
Antonyms
act negligentlywork lazilyact carelesslyprocrastinate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agir diligentemente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
agir com dedicação
Common alternative phrasing
Portugal
agir diligentemente
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

put your nose to the grindstone
pull up your sleeves
work like a dog
leave no stone unturned
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