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remain alert
[rɪˈmeɪn əˈlɜrt]
verb phrase
manter-se alerta
1.
to stay watchful and attentive; to continue being aware and ready to respond to potential danger or important developments
You should remain alert while traveling in unfamiliar areas.
Você deve manter-se alerta ao viajar em áreas desconhecidas.
2.
to keep one's attention focused and not become complacent
Security personnel must remain alert during night shifts.
O pessoal de segurança deve manter-se alerta durante os turnos noturnos.
NYC Slang
stay sharp; keep your eyes peeled
Synonyms
stay vigilant
remain vigilant
keep watch
stay aware
remain attentive
Antonyms
become complacent
fall asleep
lose focus
become careless
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter-se alerta
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ficar esperto
colloquial alternative meaning to stay sharp/smart
São Paulo
manter-se alerta
standard formal usage
Portugal
manter-se alerta
identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep your eyes open
stay on your toes
keep your wits about you
stay sharp
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