continue a pattern

[kənˈtɪnjuː ə ˈpætərn]
verb phrase
continuar um padrão
1. to maintain or repeat a sequence, design, or established behavior without interruption
The artist decided to continue the pattern of alternating colors throughout the entire canvas.
A artista decidiu continuar o padrão de cores alternadas em toda a tela.
2. to persist in following an established routine or trend
If the company continues the pattern of quarterly growth, it will meet its annual targets.
Se a empresa continuar o padrão de crescimento trimestral, atingirá suas metas anuais.
3. to extend or carry forward a regular sequence or cycle
The weather seems to continue the pattern of rainy mornings and sunny afternoons.
O tempo parece continuar o padrão de manhãs chuvosas e tardes ensolaradas.
This phrase is widely used in Brazilian corporate and academic environments when discussing project continuity, trends analysis, and quality control. In the USA, it appears frequently in sports, business, and habit-formation contexts. Both cultures emphasize the concept of consistency and reliability when using this phrase.
NYC Slang
keep it going / stay the course
Synonyms / Sinônimos
maintain a patternsustain a patternperpetuate a patternkeep the pattern goingpersist in a patternfollow through a pattern
Antonyms / Antônimos
break a patterninterrupt a patterndeviate from a patternstop a patterndiscontinue a pattern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
continuar um padrão
most commonly used phrase in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
continuar o padrão
slight preference for definite article 'o' in spoken Portuguese
São Paulo
manter o padrão
alternative phrasing frequently used in business and technical contexts
Portugal
continuar o padrão / manter o padrão
both expressions are commonly used with similar frequency

Related Words

sequencerepetitionconsistencyroutinecycletrenddesignrhythm

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the ball rolling
more of the same
stay on track
business as usual
rinse and repeat
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