keep up practices
[kiːp ʌp ˈpræktɪsɪz]
verb phrase
manter práticas; continuar praticando
1. to continue doing or performing activities regularly to maintain skill, habit, or standard
I try to keep up practices with my piano playing even when I'm busy.
Tento manter as práticas com meu piano mesmo quando estou ocupado.
2. to sustain established customs, traditions, or routines without interruption
The community works hard to keep up practices from their ancestors.
A comunidade se esforça para manter as práticas de seus antepassados.
3. to maintain or preserve habits and methods to prevent skill deterioration
Athletes must keep up practices to stay competitive.
Os atletas devem manter as práticas para se manterem competitivos.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts regarding education, sports, music, and cultural traditions. In Brazil, it often relates to preserving cultural and religious practices, while in the USA it's frequently associated with professional skill maintenance and athletic training.
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