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be immovable

[bi ɪˈmuːvəbəl]
verb phrase
ser imóvel
1. to be unable to be moved physically; to remain fixed in place
The ancient statue has been immovable for centuries.
A estátua antiga tem sido imóvel por séculos.
2. to be unwilling or unable to change one's position, opinion, or resolve
He remained immovable in his decision despite all arguments.
Ele permaneceu inabalável em sua decisão apesar de todos os argumentos.
3. to be emotionally unmoved or unresponsive
She stood immovable, showing no reaction to the news.
Ela ficou imóvel, não mostrando reação à notícia.
NYC Slang
stay put
Synonyms
be fixedbe stationarybe steadfastbe unmovedbe unyieldingbe inflexible
Antonyms
be movablebe flexiblebe changeablebe mobileyieldbudge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser imóvel
most common usage
São Paulo
ser imóvel / ficar inabalável
both forms used interchangeably
Portugal
ser imóvel / estar inabalável
Portuguese prefers estar for temporary state

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand one's ground
stick to one's guns
not budge an inch
hold fast
be set in stone
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