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continue working
[kənˈtɪnjuː ˈwɜːrkɪŋ]
verb phrase
continuar trabalhando
1.
to keep doing work without stopping; to persist in one's job or task
Despite the challenges, she decided to continue working on the project.
Apesar dos desafios, ela decidiu continuar trabalhando no projeto.
2.
to remain employed or active in a job
He plans to continue working until he reaches retirement age.
Ele planeja continuar trabalhando até atingir a idade de aposentadoria.
Synonyms
keep working
go on working
persist in work
carry on working
stay employed
Antonyms
stop working
quit
retire
cease work
take a break
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
continuar trabalhando
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
continuar trabalhando / seguir trabalhando
Common colloquial variation
São Paulo
continuar trabalhando
Standard formal usage in business context
Portugal
continuar a trabalhar
Portuguese European uses 'a' before infinitive verb
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep one's nose to the grindstone
stay the course
put in the work
keep the wheels turning
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