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maintain speed
[meɪnˈteɪn spiːd]
verb phrase
manter a velocidade
1.
To keep a consistent speed without accelerating or decelerating
The driver was instructed to maintain speed on the highway.
O motorista foi instruído a manter a velocidade na rodovia.
2.
To continue at the same rate of progress or performance
The team needs to maintain speed in their productivity throughout the project.
A equipe precisa manter a velocidade em sua produtividade durante todo o projeto.
Synonyms
keep speed
sustain speed
hold speed
keep constant velocity
Antonyms
accelerate
decelerate
slow down
speed up
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter a velocidade
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
manter a velocidade
Common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
manter a velocidade
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep pace
stay on course
maintain momentum
keep the pace
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