progress as a unit

[ˈprɑːɡres əz ə ˈjuːnɪt]
verb phrase / noun phrase
progredir como uma unidade / avançar em conjunto
1. To move forward or advance collectively as a single group, maintaining cohesion and coordinated movement
The team decided to progress as a unit rather than dividing into separate groups.
O time decidiu progredir como uma unidade em vez de se dividir em grupos separados.
2. To develop or improve together without leaving members behind or creating divisions
We must progress as a unit to ensure no one is left behind in the project.
Devemos avançar como uma unidade para garantir que ninguém fique para trás no projeto.
3. To maintain unified forward movement in military, organizational, or social contexts
The army progressed as a unit across the terrain.
O exército avançou como uma unidade pelo terreno.
This phrase is particularly prevalent in military, sports, and corporate contexts in both Brazilian and American English. It emphasizes collective responsibility and unified action, reflecting values of teamwork and solidarity. In Brazilian Portuguese, the concept is often expressed with emphasis on 'unidade' (unity) and 'conjunto' (together), reflecting cultural importance of group harmony.
NYC Slang
move as one / stay together / keep it unified
Synonyms / Sinônimos
advance togethermove as oneprogress collectivelyadvance in unisonmove in formation
Antonyms / Antônimos
split updividescatterdispersefragment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
progredir como uma unidade / avançar em conjunto
Standard usage in business and military contexts
São Paulo
avançar como um bloco
Common in corporate and organizational settings
Portugal
progredir como um conjunto / avançar em uníssono
Formal and institutional usage
General USA
progress as a unit
Commonly used in military, sports, and organizational contexts

Related Words

cohesionunitycoordinationteamworksynchronizationcollective movement

Related Idioms & Phrases

move as one
stay the course together
move in lockstep
advance in formation
keep the line
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