kept appointments

[kept ə-ˈpȯint-mənts]
verb phrase (past tense)
cumpriu compromissos / manteve consultas
1. Honored or fulfilled scheduled meetings or professional engagements that were previously arranged
She kept all her appointments despite being busy.
Ela cumpriu todos os seus compromissos apesar de estar ocupada.
2. Showed up on time for previously scheduled medical, business, or personal meetings
The patient kept her appointments with the doctor regularly.
A paciente mantinha suas consultas com o médico regularmente.
3. Did not cancel or fail to attend scheduled engagements
He kept his appointments without any excuses.
Ele cumpriu seus compromissos sem nenhuma desculpa.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, keeping appointments is highly valued as a sign of professionalism, respect, and reliability. In corporate settings, consistent appointment adherence reflects on one's reputation and trustworthiness. Medical appointment attendance is particularly emphasized in healthcare contexts as it affects treatment outcomes.
NYC Slang
showed up on time / stayed on schedule
Synonyms / Sinônimos
honored commitmentsshowed up for meetingsfulfilled engagementsattended scheduled meetingsmet obligations
Antonyms / Antônimos
missed appointmentsskipped appointmentscancelled appointmentsfailed to show upno-showed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
cumpriu compromissos / manteve consultas
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cumpriu compromissos
Common colloquial form
São Paulo
manteve as consultas / cumpriu os compromissos
More formal business context
Portugal
cumpriu as consultas / manteve os compromissos
European Portuguese variation, slightly different word order preference

Related Words

appointmentschedulecommitmentpunctualityreliabilityattendance

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's word
follow through
be true to one's word
make good on a promise
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