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maintain pace
[meɪnˈteɪn peɪs]
verb phrase
manter o ritmo
1.
to continue at the same speed or rate; to keep up with a certain tempo or rhythm
The runner managed to maintain pace throughout the race despite the harsh weather.
O corredor conseguiu manter o ritmo durante toda a corrida apesar do tempo ruim.
2.
to keep moving forward at a consistent level of progress or productivity
The team needs to maintain pace if they want to meet the project deadline.
A equipe precisa manter o ritmo se quiser cumprir o prazo do projeto.
3.
to stay competitive or keep up with rivals or competitors
The company must maintain pace with industry leaders to remain relevant.
A empresa deve manter o ritmo com os líderes da indústria para permanecer relevante.
NYC Slang
keep it moving
Synonyms
keep pace
sustain speed
maintain tempo
keep up
stay on track
Antonyms
fall behind
slow down
lose pace
lag
drop off
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter o ritmo
most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
manter a velocidade
more literal, emphasizing speed
Portugal
manter o passo
common in Portuguese; can also mean 'maintain step'
Portugal
manter o ritmo
also used in Portugal with same meaning as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep pace with
set the pace
quicken the pace
change of pace
at a snail's pace
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