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enter peacefully

[ˈɛntər ˈpiːsfəli]
verb phrase
entrar pacificamente
1. to go or come into a place in a calm and non-violent manner, without conflict or disturbance
The troops decided to enter peacefully rather than engage in combat.
As tropas decidiram entrar pacificamente em vez de se engajarem no combate.
2. to arrive at a new state, place, or phase without resistance or commotion
The country was able to enter peacefully into a new era of democracy.
O país conseguiu entrar pacificamente em uma nova era de democracia.
Synonyms
enter calmlyenter without violenceenter gentlyarrive peacefullycome in quietly
Antonyms
enter forcefullyinvadestorm inbreak inintrude violently

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrar pacificamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
entrar pacificamente
formal and standard usage
Portugal
entrar pacificamente
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

come in peace
walk softly
tread lightly
keep the peace
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