remain vigilant

[rɪˈmeɪn ˈvɪdʒɪlənt]

verb phrase

manter-se vigilante

1. to continue to be watchful and alert; to stay cautious and observant

We must remain vigilant against potential threats to our security.

Devemos manter-nos vigilantes contra possíveis ameaças à nossa segurança.

2. to persist in being careful and attentive to details or dangers

Residents are urged to remain vigilant about suspicious activities in their neighborhoods.

Os residentes são instados a manter-se vigilantes quanto a atividades suspeitas em seus bairros.

NYC Slang

stay woke; keep your eyes peeled

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

manter-se vigilante

most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

ficar de olho aberto

colloquial alternative meaning to keep one's eyes open

São Paulo

manter a guarda

formal alternative meaning to keep one's guard

Portugal

manter-se atento

commonly used variant in European Portuguese

keep one's eyes peeled

watch one's back

keep one's guard up

stay on one's toes

keep an eye out

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