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in-character behavior

[ɪn-ˈkær-ik-tər bɪ-ˈheɪ-vər]
nounpl: in-character behaviors
comportamento coerente com a personagem
1. Actions, speech, or demeanor that is consistent with the personality, role, or established traits of a character in fiction, role-play, or performance
The actor maintained in-character behavior throughout the entire scene, never breaking the illusion.
O ator manteve um comportamento coerente com a personagem durante toda a cena, nunca quebrando a ilusão.
2. In gaming or role-playing contexts, staying true to the established persona or role adopted by a player
Her in-character behavior made the game more immersive for everyone at the table.
O comportamento dela coerente com a personagem tornou o jogo mais imersivo para todos à mesa.
NYC Slang
stayin' true to your role
Synonyms
character-consistent behaviorrole-appropriate conductauthentic character portrayalstaying in character
Antonyms
out-of-character behaviorbreaking characterinconsistent behaviorcharacter deviation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento coerente com a personagem
commonly used in theater and gaming contexts
São Paulo
comportamento in-character
often uses English term directly in gaming communities
Portugal
comportamento conforme a personagem
more formal Portuguese phrasing preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

break character
stay in character
method acting
living the part
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