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maintain scarcity
[meɪnˈteɪn ˈskɛrsɪti]
verb phrase
manter a escassez
1.
to deliberately keep the supply of something limited in order to sustain high demand or prices
The luxury brand maintains scarcity by producing limited editions of their products.
A marca de luxo mantém a escassez produzindo edições limitadas de seus produtos.
2.
to artificially restrict availability to preserve exclusivity or value
OPEC countries maintain scarcity in the oil market to keep prices elevated.
Os países da OPEP mantêm a escassez no mercado de petróleo para manter os preços elevados.
Synonyms
keep supply limited
restrict availability
preserve scarcity
limit production
Antonyms
increase availability
expand supply
flood the market
maximize production
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter a escassez
standard usage in business and economic contexts
São Paulo
manter a escassez
commonly used in commercial and financial discourse
Portugal
manter a escassez
formal economic and business terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep it rare
create artificial scarcity
control the supply
keep the shortage alive
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