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keep harmony
[/kiːp ˈhɑːrməni/]
verb phrase
manter a harmonia
1.
To maintain a peaceful and cooperative state or relationship; to preserve agreement and absence of conflict
She works hard to keep harmony in her family.
Ela trabalha muito para manter a harmonia em sua família.
2.
To sustain musical consonance or agreement in sound
The musicians kept harmony throughout the performance.
Os músicos mantiveram a harmonia durante toda a apresentação.
Synonyms
maintain peace
preserve agreement
sustain accord
keep the peace
maintain balance
Antonyms
create conflict
sow discord
stir up trouble
disrupt harmony
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter a harmonia
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
manter o entrosamento
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
manter a harmonia
Standard usage, formal and informal contexts
Portugal
manter a harmonia
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep the peace
smooth things over
bury the hatchet
make peace
strike a balance
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