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keep the conclusion intact

[kiːp ðə kənˈkluːʒən ɪnˈtækt]
verb phrase
manter a conclusão intacta
1. to preserve the conclusion in its original form without alteration or damage
We must keep the conclusion intact to maintain the integrity of the argument.
Devemos manter a conclusão intacta para preservar a integridade do argumento.
2. to avoid changing or modifying the final statement or result
The editor asked the writer to keep the conclusion intact despite the revisions.
O editor pediu ao escritor para manter a conclusão intacta apesar das revisões.
Synonyms
preserve the conclusionmaintain the conclusionleave the conclusion unchangedkeep the conclusion unaltered
Antonyms
alter the conclusionmodify the conclusionchange the conclusionrevise the conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter a conclusão intacta
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
manter a conclusão intacta
commonly used in formal writing and business contexts
Portugal
manter a conclusão intacta
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep something as is
leave well enough alone
don't rock the boat
let sleeping dogs lie
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