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maintain relations

[meɪnˈteɪn rɪˈleɪʃənz]
verb phrase
manter relações
1. to keep up or preserve a relationship, connection, or association with someone or an entity
The two countries maintain relations despite their political differences.
Os dois países mantêm relações apesar de suas diferenças políticas.
2. to continue communication or contact with a person or organization
She maintains relations with her former colleagues through social media.
Ela mantém relações com seus antigos colegas através das redes sociais.
Synonyms
keep up relationspreserve relationssustain relationskeep in touchstay in contact
Antonyms
break relationssever relationscut tiesend relationsdisconnect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter relações
standard usage in diplomatic and personal contexts
São Paulo
manter relações
commonly used in business and diplomatic spheres
Portugal
manter relações
formal usage, also 'manter relacionamento'

Related Idioms & Phrases

maintain diplomatic relations
maintain friendly relations
maintain business relations
maintain good relations
maintain close relations
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