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keep momentum

[/kiːp məˈmentəm/]
verb phrase
manter o momentum
1. to maintain the rate of progress or forward movement in a project, activity, or endeavor
We need to keep momentum on this project to meet the deadline.
Precisamos manter o momentum neste projeto para cumprir o prazo.
2. to sustain energy, enthusiasm, or progress without losing pace or becoming stagnant
After the initial success, it's important to keep momentum to achieve long-term goals.
Após o sucesso inicial, é importante manter o momentum para alcançar objetivos de longo prazo.
NYC Slang
keep it moving
Synonyms
maintain progresssustain pacekeep pacekeep the ball rollingmaintain impetus
Antonyms
lose momentumstallslow downcome to a halt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter o momentum
commonly used in business and sports contexts
São Paulo
manter o ritmo
alternative phrasing used in informal contexts
Portugal
manter o ímpeto
preferred formal alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the ball rolling
strike while the iron is hot
maintain steam
ride the wave
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