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act neutrally

[/ækt ˈnjuːtrəli/]
verb phrase
agir neutralmente
1. to behave in a way that does not show support for either side in a conflict or dispute; to remain impartial
The referee must act neutrally throughout the game to ensure fairness.
O árbitro deve agir neutralmente durante todo o jogo para garantir justiça.
2. to conduct oneself without expressing personal opinions, emotions, or preferences
She chose to act neutrally during the heated political discussion.
Ela escolheu agir neutralmente durante a discussão política acalorada.
Synonyms
remain impartialstay neutralact impartiallymaintain neutralitybe objectivestay detached
Antonyms
take sidesshow biasact prejudiciallydisplay partialityfavor one side

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agir neutralmente
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
agir de forma neutra
alternative phrasing commonly used in European Portuguese
General
manter-se neutro/a
reflexive form emphasizing maintaining a neutral stance

Related Idioms & Phrases

play it straight
not take sides
sit on the fence
hold the middle ground
remain on the sidelines
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