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establish a routine

[/ɪˈstæblɪʃ ə ruˈtin/]
verb phrase
estabelecer uma rotina
1. to create and maintain a regular, consistent pattern of behavior or activities
It's important to establish a routine to improve your productivity.
É importante estabelecer uma rotina para melhorar sua produtividade.
2. to set up habitual practices that become part of daily life
She established a morning routine that includes exercise and meditation.
Ela estabeleceu uma rotina matinal que inclui exercício e meditação.
Synonyms
create a routineset up a routinedevelop a habitform a patterninstitute a practice
Antonyms
break a routinedisrupt habitsabandon a patterndeviate from routine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estabelecer uma rotina
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
montar uma rotina
informal alternative commonly used in conversational speech
São Paulo
estabelecer uma rotina
formal and standard usage
Portugal
estabelecer uma rotina
same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'criar uma rotina'

Related Idioms & Phrases

get into a groove
fall into a pattern
make it a habit
set the pace
get the ball rolling
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