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continue inspecting

[kənˈtɪnjuː ɪnˈspɛktɪŋ]
verb phrase
continuar inspecionando
1. to keep examining or investigating something in a thorough and systematic way without stopping
The inspectors decided to continue inspecting the building for structural damage.
Os inspetores decidiram continuar inspecionando o edifício para detectar danos estruturais.
2. to resume an inspection that was previously halted or interrupted
After lunch, we will continue inspecting the equipment.
Após o almoço, continuaremos inspecionando o equipamento.
Synonyms
keep inspectinggo on inspectingpersist in inspectingmaintain inspection
Antonyms
stop inspectinghalt inspectioncease inspectingdiscontinue inspection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
continuar inspecionando
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
continuar vistoriando
alternative term commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
continuar inspecionando
formal and standard usage
Portugal
continuar a inspecionar
Portuguese uses infinitive with preposition 'a'

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a close eye on
go over with a fine-tooth comb
give something the once-over
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