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continue school
[kən-ˈtin-ˌyü ˈskül]
verb phrase
continuar a escola
1.
to remain enrolled in educational institution and pursue studies
She decided to continue school after taking a gap year.
Ela decidiu continuar a escola depois de tirar um ano sabático.
2.
to proceed with one's education at the next level
Many students continue school through university.
Muitos estudantes continuam a escola até à universidade.
Synonyms
pursue education
stay in school
keep studying
go back to school
resume studies
Antonyms
drop out
quit school
leave school
discontinue education
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
continuar na escola
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
continuar os estudos
emphasis on continuing studies rather than staying in school
Portugal
continuar a escola
standard European Portuguese usage
Portugal
prosseguir com os estudos
more formal alternative in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
go the distance
stay the course
see it through
stick with it
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