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lose pace

[looz peɪs]
verb phrase
perder o ritmo
1. to fall behind in speed or progress; to slow down relative to a previous rate or to competitors
The runner began to lose pace in the final lap.
O corredor começou a perder o ritmo na última volta.
2. to decrease in momentum or intensity in business, work, or activities
The company lost pace after the economic downturn.
A empresa perdeu o ritmo após a recessão econômica.
3. to fall behind in a race or competition
The cyclist lost pace with the leader and fell back.
O ciclista perdeu o ritmo em relação ao líder e caiu para trás.
Synonyms
fall behindslow downlaglose momentumdrop offfall back
Antonyms
gain pacepick up paceacceleratespeed upkeep pace

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perder o ritmo
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
perder o passo
alternative regional variant
São Paulo
perder o ritmo
standard usage in business contexts
Portugal
perder o ritmo
same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep pace with
quicken the pace
set the pace
fall behind
pick up speed
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