maintain aggressively

[meɪnˈteɪn əˈɡrɛsɪvli]
verb phrase
manter agressivamente
1. to keep, preserve, or sustain something with force, intensity, or assertiveness
The company maintained aggressively its market dominance through competitive pricing.
A empresa mantinha agressivamente sua dominância de mercado através de preços competitivos.
2. to defend or uphold a position, claim, or stance with determination and vigor
He maintained aggressively his innocence throughout the trial.
Ele mantinha agressivamente sua inocência durante todo o julgamento.
3. to sustain control or pressure in a forceful manner
The team maintained aggressively its offensive strategy despite the opponent's defense.
O time mantinha agressivamente sua estratégia ofensiva apesar da defesa do adversário.
This phrase is commonly used in American business and competitive contexts to describe assertive market strategies or determined personal stands. In Brazil, it reflects a similar aggressive business ethos, particularly in São Paulo's corporate culture. The phrase emphasizes both tenacity and assertiveness, values appreciated in competitive environments on both continents.
NYC Slang
keep it tight / run it hard
Synonyms / Sinônimos
assert forcefullyuphold vigorouslysustain intenselydefend stoutlypress firmly
Antonyms / Antônimos
abandon weaklyrelinquish passivelysurrender meeklyconcede quietly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter agressivamente
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
manter com força
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
manter agressivamente
Common in corporate and competitive contexts
Portugal
manter agressivamente
Similar usage, though 'defender com determinação' may be preferred

Related Words

maintainaggressivelysustainassertdefendupholdpersistencedetermination

Related Idioms & Phrases

maintain one's ground
hold one's own
stand one's ground
keep up the pressure
push forward relentlessly
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