continue the same course

[kənˈtɪn.ju ðə seɪm kɔːrs]
verb phrase
continuar o mesmo caminho; manter o mesmo rumo; prosseguir na mesma direção
1. to keep following the same path, direction, or strategy without changing course
Despite the criticism, the government decided to continue the same course on healthcare reform.
Apesar das críticas, o governo decidiu continuar o mesmo caminho na reforma da saúde.
2. to persist in the same behavior, policy, or approach
The company will continue the same course of investing in renewable energy.
A empresa vai prosseguir na mesma direção de investir em energia renovável.
3. to maintain one's current trajectory or plan without deviation
We should continue the same course until we see results from our efforts.
Devemos manter o mesmo rumo até vermos resultados dos nossos esforços.
In Brazilian business culture, 'continuar o mesmo caminho' is often used when discussing corporate strategy and government policy. Americans commonly use 'stay the course' in political and personal development contexts. The phrase reflects cultural values of persistence and commitment in both cultures, though Americans tend to emphasize individual choice while Brazilians may emphasize collective direction.
NYC Slang
stay the course; keep it moving; no cap, stay focused
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stay the coursemaintain coursekeep goingperseverepress onstick with itpursue the same path
Antonyms / Antônimos
change coursechange directionalter strategydeviateshift coursereverse directionabandon the path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
continuar o mesmo caminho; manter o mesmo rumo
Most common and widely understood form
Rio de Janeiro
manter a mesma rota; seguir no mesmo trilho
Common colloquial usage
São Paulo
prosseguir na mesma direção; manter a mesma trajetória
More formal business usage
Portugal
continuar o mesmo trajeto; manter-se no mesmo caminho
European Portuguese preference for 'trajeto' over 'caminho' in formal contexts

Related Words

trajectorydirectionmomentumpersistencedeterminationsteadfastnesscommitment

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay the course
keep the same course
sail on the same tack
hold steady
weather the storm
not rock the boat
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