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maintain integrity

[meɪnˈteɪn ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti]
verb phrase
manter a integridade
1. to uphold and preserve one's moral and ethical principles; to remain honest and truthful in one's actions and dealings
She decided to maintain integrity despite the pressure to compromise her values.
Ela decidiu manter a integridade apesar da pressão para comprometer seus valores.
2. to preserve the wholeness, soundness, or completeness of something; to keep something in good condition
The organization works to maintain integrity of its data systems.
A organização trabalha para manter a integridade de seus sistemas de dados.
NYC Slang
keep it 100 / keep it real
Synonyms
uphold ethicspreserve honestystay true to principleskeep one's wordact with honor
Antonyms
compromise integrityabandon principlesact dishonestlybetray trustact corruptly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter a integridade
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
manter a integridade
Common colloquial variant: manter-se íntegro
São Paulo
manter a integridade
Formal and business contexts preferred
Portugal
manter a integridade
Standard usage; also 'preservar a integridade'

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand by one's principles
keep one's head above water
walk the walk and talk the talk
stay true to oneself
hold the line
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