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be stationary
[bi ˈsteɪʃəneri]
verb phrase
estar imóvel
1.
to remain in a fixed position without moving
The car was stationary at the traffic light.
O carro estava imóvel no semáforo.
2.
to not move or change location
The satellite remained stationary above the equator.
O satélite permaneceu imóvel acima do equador.
3.
to be at rest or in a state of no motion
The patient should be stationary during the examination.
O paciente deve estar imóvel durante o exame.
Synonyms
be motionless
be still
be immobile
remain fixed
stand still
Antonyms
be moving
be in motion
be mobile
move
travel
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estar imóvel
most common usage
Brazil
estar parado
colloquial alternative
Portugal
estar imóvel
standard formal usage
Portugal
estar quieto
informal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
come to a standstill
hold your position
stay put
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