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maintain effort
[meɪnˈteɪn ˈɛfərt]
verb phrase
manter o esforço
1.
To continue applying energy and dedication to a task or activity without stopping or reducing intensity
To succeed in this marathon, you must maintain effort throughout the entire race.
Para ter sucesso nesta maratona, você deve manter o esforço durante toda a corrida.
2.
To sustain commitment and hard work toward achieving a goal
The team decided to maintain effort on the project despite facing obstacles.
A equipe decidiu manter o esforço no projeto apesar dos obstáculos.
NYC Slang
keep grinding / stay on the grind
Synonyms
keep trying
persist
sustain effort
continue working
stay committed
persevere
push forward
Antonyms
give up
abandon effort
slack off
relent
cease effort
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter o esforço
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
manter o esforço / continuar o esforço
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
manter firme / manter o esforço
Colloquial variation
Portugal
manter o esforço / prosseguir com o empenho
Formal and standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep your nose to the grindstone
stay the course
keep the flame alive
não desistir
dar o seu melhor
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