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keep a routine
[kiːp ə ruːˈtiːn]
verb phrase
manter uma rotina
1.
to maintain a regular and consistent schedule or set of habits
She keeps a routine by exercising every morning at 6 AM.
Ela mantém uma rotina fazendo exercício toda manhã às 6 da manhã.
2.
to follow an established pattern of activities on a regular basis
It's important to keep a routine for better sleep and productivity.
É importante manter uma rotina para melhor sono e produtividade.
Synonyms
maintain a routine
stick to a schedule
follow a pattern
establish a habit
Antonyms
break routine
abandon schedule
improvise
be spontaneous
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter uma rotina
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
manter uma rotina
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
manter uma rotina
standard usage
Portugal
manter uma rotina
standard usage; occasionally 'seguir uma rotina'
Related Idioms & Phrases
stick to a routine
fall into a routine
break the routine
get into a routine
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