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maintain support

[meɪnˈteɪn səˈpɔːrt]
verb phrase
manter apoio
1. To continue providing assistance, help, or backing to someone or something
The government must maintain support for the healthcare system during the crisis.
O governo deve manter apoio ao sistema de saúde durante a crise.
2. To sustain or preserve backing from allies, supporters, or organizations
The candidate worked hard to maintain support among voters.
O candidato trabalhou duro para manter apoio entre os eleitores.
3. To keep up financial, moral, or logistical assistance
They committed to maintain support for the nonprofit organization.
Comprometeram-se em manter apoio à organização sem fins lucrativos.
Synonyms
sustain supportcontinue supportuphold supportpreserve backingkeep backing
Antonyms
withdraw supportcease supportabandon supportcut support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter apoio
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
manter o apoio
Formal business and political contexts
Rio de Janeiro
manter apoio
Standard usage in local media
Portugal
manter o apoio
Formal; more commonly used with definite article

Related Idioms & Phrases

maintain support for someone/something
maintain support through thick and thin
maintain public support
maintain financial support
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