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remain partial

[/rɪˈmeɪn ˈpɑːrʃəl/]
verb phrase
permanecer parcial / manter-se parcial
1. to continue to be incomplete or not fully resolved
The investigation will remain partial until all evidence is gathered.
A investigação permanecerá parcial até que todas as provas sejam reunidas.
2. to continue to show bias or favoritism toward someone or something
The judge cannot remain partial to either party in the lawsuit.
O juiz não pode manter-se parcial com nenhuma das partes no processo.
3. to stay limited in scope or extent
The solution will remain partial if we don't address all contributing factors.
A solução permanecerá parcial se não abordarmos todos os fatores contribuintes.
Synonyms
stay incompleteremain biasedcontinue partialkeep limited
Antonyms
become completeachieve impartialitybecome comprehensivereach full resolution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permanecer parcial / manter-se parcial
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
ficar parcial
Colloquial alternative commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
permanecer parcial
More formal, commonly used in business and legal contexts
Portugal
manter-se parcial
Preferred in European Portuguese, especially in formal writing

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