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maintain secrecy
[meɪnˈteɪn sɪˈkresi]
verb phrase
manter sigilo
1.
to keep something secret or confidential; to preserve the state of being hidden or undisclosed
The government decided to maintain secrecy about the classified documents.
O governo decidiu manter sigilo sobre os documentos classificados.
2.
to refrain from revealing information or details to others
She promised to maintain secrecy regarding the surprise party.
Ela prometeu manter sigilo sobre a festa surpresa.
NYC Slang
keep it on the down low
Synonyms
keep secret
preserve confidentiality
keep confidential
maintain confidentiality
guard a secret
Antonyms
reveal
disclose
expose
divulge
publicize
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter sigilo
most common usage in Brazil
General Brazilian
guardar segredo
alternative common expression
São Paulo
manter sigilo
standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
manter sigilo
formal and official contexts; equivalent to Brazilian usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
under wraps
hush-hush
behind closed doors
mum's the word
zip your lip
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