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follow closely

[ˈfɑːloʊ ˈkloʊsli]
verb phrase
seguir de perto
1. to pursue someone or something at a short distance; to track or monitor something attentively
The detective followed the suspect closely throughout the day.
O detetive seguiu o suspeito de perto durante todo o dia.
2. to pay close attention to or monitor developments in a situation
We are following the stock market closely to make informed investment decisions.
Estamos acompanhando o mercado de ações de perto para tomar decisões de investimento informadas.
3. to adhere strictly to instructions or guidelines
You must follow the recipe closely to get the best results.
Você deve seguir a receita de perto para obter os melhores resultados.
NYC Slang
keep tabs on someone; shadow
Synonyms
tailshadowtrackmonitorwatchpursuekeep tabs on
Antonyms
ignoredisregardlose sight ofabandon

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seguir de perto
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ficar de olho
colloquial alternative meaning 'to keep an eye on'
São Paulo
acompanhar de perto
formal variant often used in business contexts
Portugal
seguir atentamente
preferred in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a close eye on
stay on someone's heels
be hot on someone's trail
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