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maintain commitment

[meɪnˈteɪn kəˈmɪtmənt]
verb phrase
manter compromisso
1. to continue to fulfill or uphold a promise, obligation, or dedication to something or someone
We must maintain commitment to our environmental goals.
Devemos manter o compromisso com nossos objetivos ambientais.
2. to preserve one's dedication or loyalty despite challenges or difficulties
She maintained commitment to her studies despite financial hardship.
Ela manteve o compromisso com seus estudos apesar das dificuldades financeiras.
Synonyms
keep commitmentuphold commitmentsustain dedicationpreserve loyaltyremain committedstick to one's word
Antonyms
abandon commitmentbreak commitmentrenege on commitmentforsake obligationwithdraw support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter o compromisso
standard usage in business and personal contexts
São Paulo
manter o compromisso
common in corporate and professional environments
Portugal
manter o compromisso
formal usage, also 'cumprir compromisso' is common

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay the course
go the distance
stick with it
see it through
hold the line
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