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continue smoothly

[kənˈtɪnjuː ˈsmuːðli]
verb phrase
continuar suavemente
1. to proceed without interruption or difficulty; to maintain steady progress
The project will continue smoothly if we stay on schedule.
O projeto continuará suavemente se mantivermos o cronograma.
2. to flow or operate without friction, obstruction, or disturbance
The meeting continued smoothly despite the technical issues.
A reunião continuou suavemente apesar dos problemas técnicos.
NYC Slang
keep it moving smooth
Synonyms
proceed without difficultyflow seamlesslyrun smoothlyprogress steadilyadvance without interruption
Antonyms
face obstaclesencounter difficultiesrun into problemshalt abruptlyexperience disruption

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
continuar suavemente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
continuar tranquilo
colloquial alternative meaning 'continue calmly'
Portugal
continuar sem problemas
more commonly phrased as 'continue without problems'

Related Idioms & Phrases

smooth sailing
without a hitch
like clockwork
run like a well-oiled machine
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