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move steadily forward

[muːv ˈstɛdɪli ˈfɔrwərd]
verb phrase
avançar steadily
1. to progress or advance at a consistent, measured pace without stopping or hesitation
Despite the obstacles, the team continued to move steadily forward with their project.
Apesar dos obstáculos, a equipe continuou avançando constantemente com seu projeto.
2. to physically advance in a forward direction in a slow, regular manner
The hikers moved steadily forward along the mountain trail.
Os caminhantes avançavam constantemente pela trilha da montanha.
Synonyms
advance graduallyprogress steadilymove forward consistentlyproceed methodicallypress forwardpush ahead
Antonyms
move backwardstallretreatstopstand stillregress

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avançar constantemente
most common phrasing in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ir avançando
colloquial variation in São Paulo
Portugal
progredir continuamente
preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping the ball rolling
march forward
forge ahead
make headway
gain ground
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