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keep up relations

[/kiːp ʌp rɪˈleɪʃənz/]
verb phrase
manter relações
1. to maintain or continue a relationship, friendship, or connection with someone
We try to keep up relations with our old friends even after moving to a different city.
Tentamos manter relações com nossos velhos amigos mesmo depois de nos mudarmos para outra cidade.
2. to sustain diplomatic, business, or social connections between parties
The two countries have decided to keep up relations despite their political differences.
Os dois países decidiram manter relações apesar de suas diferenças políticas.
Synonyms
maintain relationssustain relationskeep in touchstay connectedpreserve relations
Antonyms
break up relationssever relationsend relationscut tieslose touch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter relações
most common usage
São Paulo
manter relações / manter contato
both forms widely used
Portugal
manter relações / manter contacto
uses 'contacto' instead of 'contato'

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep in touch
maintain ties
stay in contact
nurture a relationship
bridge the gap
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