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keep in practice
[/kiːp ɪn ˈpræktɪs/]
verb phrase
manter-se em prática
1.
to continue practicing a skill or activity regularly so as not to lose proficiency
I try to keep in practice by playing piano every day.
Tento manter-me em prática tocando piano todos os dias.
2.
to maintain one's ability or competence in a particular field through continued engagement
Musicians need to keep in practice to stay sharp.
Os músicos precisam manter-se em prática para se manterem afiados.
Synonyms
stay in practice
maintain proficiency
keep one's hand in
practice regularly
Antonyms
fall out of practice
get rusty
lose proficiency
neglect practice
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter-se em prática
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
manter-se em prática
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
manter-se em prática
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
manter a prática
Alternative phrasing preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep one's hand in
stay sharp
use it or lose it
practice makes perfect
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