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act rationally

[/ækt ˈræʃənəli/]
verb phrase
agir racionalmente
1. to behave or conduct oneself in a logical, reasonable, and sensible manner based on reason rather than emotion
When faced with a crisis, it's important to act rationally rather than panic.
Quando confrontado com uma crise, é importante agir racionalmente em vez de entrar em pânico.
2. to make decisions based on logical thinking and evidence
The investor decided to act rationally and analyze the market data before investing.
O investidor decidiu agir racionalmente e analisar os dados do mercado antes de investir.
Synonyms
act logicallythink logicallybehave sensiblyreasonuse common sense
Antonyms
act emotionallyact irrationallyact impulsivelypanicact foolishly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agir racionalmente
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
agir com a cabeça
colloquial alternative meaning 'act with your head'
São Paulo
agir racionalmente
formal/business usage
Portugal
agir racionalmente
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a cool head
use your head
think with your head not your heart
have a level head
use reason
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