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remain busy
[/rɪˈmeɪn ˈbɪzi/]
verb phrase
permanecer ocupado
1.
to continue being occupied with work or activity; to stay engaged in tasks
She will remain busy with the project until next month.
Ela permanecerá ocupada com o projeto até o próximo mês.
2.
to keep oneself occupied or engaged to avoid boredom or idleness
He tries to remain busy to keep his mind off his worries.
Ele tenta permanecer ocupado para manter sua mente longe das preocupações.
Synonyms
stay busy
keep busy
continue working
remain occupied
stay engaged
Antonyms
remain idle
become idle
stay inactive
remain free
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
permanecer ocupado
most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ficar ocupado
more colloquial alternative
São Paulo
continuar ocupado
formal alternative
Portugal
manter-se ocupado
European Portuguese preference
Related Idioms & Phrases
stay on one's toes
have one's hands full
keep one's nose to the grindstone
burn the candle at both ends
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