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keep speed
[/kiːp spiːd/]
verb phrase
manter a velocidade
1.
To maintain a constant speed or velocity without accelerating or decelerating
Keep speed on the highway to avoid accidents.
Mantenha a velocidade na rodovia para evitar acidentes.
2.
To travel at a steady pace
The runner tried to keep speed throughout the race.
O corredor tentou manter o ritmo durante toda a corrida.
Synonyms
maintain speed
sustain pace
hold velocity
keep pace
Antonyms
accelerate
decelerate
slow down
speed up
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter a velocidade
most common usage
São Paulo
manter a velocidade
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
manter a velocidade
standard usage
Portugal
manter a velocidade
equivalent European Portuguese expression
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep up the pace
maintain steady speed
hold your speed
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