1. to keep things in their current state without making changes; to preserve the existing situation or conditions
The government decided to maintain status quo rather than implement new reforms.
O governo decidiu manter o status quo em vez de implementar novas reformas.
2. to avoid disruption or alteration of established practices, systems, or power structures
The company chose to maintain status quo to avoid losing its market position.
A empresa escolheu manter o status quo para evitar perder sua posição no mercado.