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act promptly
[/ækt ˈprɒmptli/]
verb phrase
agir prontamente
1.
to take action quickly and without delay; to respond or react in a timely manner
You must act promptly to resolve this issue before it escalates.
Você deve agir prontamente para resolver este problema antes que piore.
2.
to perform one's duties or responsibilities with speed and efficiency
The emergency team acted promptly when the alarm was triggered.
A equipe de emergência agiu prontamente quando o alarme foi acionado.
Synonyms
act quickly
respond swiftly
take immediate action
act without delay
move fast
Antonyms
delay
procrastinate
hesitate
act slowly
postpone
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
agir prontamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
agir rápido
more colloquial alternative
Portugal
agir prontamente
formal and standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
strike while the iron is hot
in the nick of time
without further ado
at the drop of a hat
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