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drill frequently

[/drɪl ˈfriːkwəntli/]
verb phrase
treinar frequentemente
1. to practice or repeat an activity, skill, or procedure many times at regular intervals
Students should drill frequently to improve their language skills.
Os alunos devem treinar frequentemente para melhorar suas habilidades de idioma.
2. to conduct repeated exercises or practice sessions on a regular basis
The team drills frequently during the off-season to maintain fitness.
O time treina frequentemente durante a entressafra para manter a forma física.
3. to bore or penetrate repeatedly using a drill tool
The dentist will drill frequently to remove the decay.
O dentista vai fazer furos frequentemente para remover a cárie.
Synonyms
practice regularlytrain oftenexercise repeatedlyrehearse frequently
Antonyms
neglectignoreabandon practicediscontinue training

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
treinar frequentemente
most common usage
São Paulo
treinar com frequência
slight variation in phrasing
Portugal
exercitar frequentemente
alternative form used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

practice makes perfect
drill down
repetition is the mother of learning
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