1. to cause something to continue indefinitely or to make something last longer
This policy perpetuates inequality in the workplace.
Esta política perpetua a desigualdade no local de trabalho.
2. to keep alive or maintain the memory or existence of something
The monument perpetuates the memory of fallen soldiers.
O monumento perpetua a memória dos soldados caídos.
3. to repeat or continue a practice, belief, or tradition
Bad habits are perpetuated through generations.
Os maus hábitos são perpetuados através das gerações.