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follow a routine

[ˈfɑːloʊ ə ruːˈtin]
verb phrase
seguir uma rotina
1. to engage in a regular sequence of activities or habits performed in the same order
I follow a routine every morning to start my day productively.
Sigo uma rotina todas as manhãs para começar o dia de forma produtiva.
2. to adhere to an established schedule or pattern of behavior
She follows a routine at the gym three times a week.
Ela segue uma rotina na academia três vezes por semana.
Synonyms
stick to a routinemaintain a routineadhere to a routinekeep to a scheduleestablish a pattern
Antonyms
break a routineabandon a routinedeviate from routineact spontaneouslyimprovise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seguir uma rotina
most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
manter a rotina
common alternative phrasing
São Paulo
seguir uma rotina
standard usage
Portugal
seguir uma rotina
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

get into a routine
break the routine
fall into a routine
stick to a schedule
keep a steady routine
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