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maintain methods

[meɪnˈteɪn ˈmɛθədz]
verb phrase
manter métodos
1. To keep or preserve established procedures, techniques, or systems in their current state or condition
The company decided to maintain methods that have proven successful over the years.
A empresa decidiu manter métodos que se mostraram bem-sucedidos ao longo dos anos.
2. To continue using the same approaches or processes without significant changes
We will maintain methods of production to ensure consistency and quality.
Manteremos os métodos de produção para garantir consistência e qualidade.
Synonyms
preserve methodsuphold procedurescontinue practicessustain approacheskeep techniques
Antonyms
change methodsmodify proceduresalter techniquesabandon approachesreform practices

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter métodos
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
manter métodos
Standard usage in European Portuguese
São Paulo
manter os métodos
Common in business contexts with definite article

Related Idioms & Phrases

maintain the status quo
stick with what works
keep the same approach
follow established procedures
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