maintains course

[meɪnˈteɪnz kɔːrs]
verb phrase
mantém o curso
1. to continue moving in the same direction or along the same path without deviation
The ship maintains course despite the strong winds.
O navio mantém o curso apesar dos ventos fortes.
2. to persist with a planned strategy, direction, or plan of action without changing
The company maintains course with its expansion plans.
A empresa mantém o curso com seus planos de expansão.
3. to stay committed to a particular objective or goal
Despite criticism, the government maintains course on climate policy.
Apesar das críticas, o governo mantém o curso na política climática.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to describe steadfastness in business, politics, and personal endeavors. In maritime and aviation industries, it has literal significance. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'manter o curso' and 'manter o rumo' are equally accepted, with the latter being more colloquial. The expression reflects cultural values of perseverance and determination in both English and Portuguese-speaking cultures.
NYC Slang
stays on the grind
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stays the coursecontinues forwardpersistsholds steadykeeps going
Antonyms / Antônimos
changes directiondeviatesabandons coursereverses courseshifts direction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mantém o curso
standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mantém o rumo
alternative colloquial variant using 'rumo' instead of 'curso'
São Paulo
mantém o curso
formal business and maritime terminology
Portugal
mantém a rota
Portuguese variant using 'rota'; more common in maritime contexts

Related Words

navigationtrajectorydirectionconsistencyperseverancesteadfast

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay the course
keep your eye on the prize
stick to your guns
hold steady
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