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be steadfast

[/bi ˈstedfəst/]
verb phrase
ser firme / ser inabalável / manter-se firme
1. to remain loyal, committed, or resolute in one's beliefs, decisions, or principles despite difficulties or opposition
She remained steadfast in her commitment to the project despite numerous setbacks.
Ela manteve-se firme em seu compromisso com o projeto apesar dos muitos obstáculos.
2. to not change one's position or course of action; to be unwavering
He was steadfast in his refusal to compromise his values.
Ele foi inabalável em sua recusa de comprometer seus valores.
3. to be constant and reliable in behavior or loyalty
Their friendship remained steadfast throughout the years.
Sua amizade permaneceu constante ao longo dos anos.
NYC Slang
stay solid / keep it 100 / hold it down
Synonyms
be resolutebe unwaveringbe committedhold firmstand firmbe loyalbe constant
Antonyms
waiverfalterwaverbe inconsistentbe disloyalbe changeable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser firme / manter-se firme / ser inabalável
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
ser firme / manter a posição
standard contemporary usage
Portugal
ser firme / ser inabalável / manter-se firme
formal and literary contexts preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand one's ground
not budge an inch
hold the line
stick to one's guns
stay the course
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