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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 speedsustain pacehold velocitykeep pace
Antonyms
acceleratedecelerateslow downspeed 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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