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hold speed

[/hoʊld spiːd/]
verb phrase / noun phrase
manter velocidade / manter a velocidade
1. To maintain a constant speed without accelerating or decelerating
The pilot was instructed to hold speed at 250 knots.
O piloto foi instruído a manter a velocidade em 250 nós.
2. In aviation and nautical contexts, to continue at the same velocity
Hold speed until you reach the waypoint.
Mantenha a velocidade até alcançar o ponto de referência.
3. To refrain from increasing or decreasing velocity
We need to hold speed to conserve fuel.
Precisamos manter a velocidade para economizar combustível.
Synonyms
maintain speedkeep speedcruise speed
Antonyms
acceleratedecelerateincrease speedreduce speed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter velocidade
Standard usage in aviation and maritime contexts
Portugal
manter a velocidade
Formal usage, commonly used in aviation and nautical instructions
General
manter a velocidade constante
More explicit phrasing emphasizing constant speed

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold a steady course
hold your course and speed
maintain cruising speed
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