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maintain neutrality

[meɪnˈteɪn nuːˈtrælɪti]
verb phrase
manter neutralidade
1. to remain impartial and not take sides in a conflict, dispute, or political situation
The country decided to maintain neutrality during the international conflict.
O país decidiu manter neutralidade durante o conflito internacional.
2. to refrain from expressing a personal opinion or preference in a controversial matter
The referee must maintain neutrality throughout the game.
O árbitro deve manter neutralidade durante todo o jogo.
Synonyms
remain neutralstay impartialkeep neutralremain impartialpreserve neutrality
Antonyms
take sidesshow biasfavor one sidedeclare allegiancepick a side

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter neutralidade
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
manter neutralidade
formal and business contexts common
Portugal
manter neutralidade
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

sit on the fence
stay in the middle
keep your distance
play it safe
not pick sides
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