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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 practicemaintain proficiencykeep one's hand inpractice regularly
Antonyms
fall out of practiceget rustylose proficiencyneglect 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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