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keep in sight
[/kiːp ɪn saɪt/]
verb phrase
manter à vista
1.
to maintain visual awareness of someone or something; to observe continuously
Keep the children in sight at all times while at the playground.
Mantenha as crianças à vista o tempo todo enquanto estiverem no parque.
2.
to not lose track of; to remember or consider
We must keep our goals in sight during this difficult period.
Devemos manter nossos objetivos à vista durante este período difícil.
3.
to remain aware of the importance or presence of something
Always keep safety in sight when working with machinery.
Sempre mantenha a segurança à vista ao trabalhar com maquinário.
Synonyms
keep an eye on
watch
observe
monitor
keep track of
remember
Antonyms
lose sight of
overlook
ignore
neglect
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter à vista
most common usage
São Paulo
manter de olho
informal alternative
Rio de Janeiro
ficar de olho
colloquial variant
Portugal
manter à vista
formal and standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
lose sight of
out of sight, out of mind
keep one's eyes peeled
have an eye on
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