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perform abruptly

[/pərˈfɔːrm əˈbrʌptli/]
verb phrase
atuar abruptamente
1. to carry out or execute an action, task, or artistic presentation suddenly and without warning or preparation
The actor performed abruptly, catching the audience by surprise.
O ator atuou abruptamente, surpreendendo o público.
2. to present a performance in a sudden or unexpected manner
The musician performed abruptly, jumping onto the stage without introduction.
O músico atuou abruptamente, saltando para o palco sem apresentação.
Synonyms
act suddenlyperform unexpectedlyexecute hastilypresent abruptly
Antonyms
perform graduallyperform methodicallyperform deliberatelyperform with preparation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atuar abruptamente
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
atuar abruptamente
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

catch someone off guard
drop in unexpectedly
hit the stage cold
wing it
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