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remaining stationary
[rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ stəˈʃəneri]
verb phrase
permanecer imóvel
1.
to stay in one place without moving; to not change position
The car remained stationary while the driver waited for the traffic light to change.
O carro permaneceu imóvel enquanto o motorista aguardava a mudança do semáforo.
2.
to maintain a fixed state or condition without motion
The planet remained stationary in the night sky as observed from Earth.
O planeta permaneceu imóvel no céu noturno conforme observado da Terra.
Synonyms
staying still
remaining motionless
staying put
keeping in place
Antonyms
moving
changing position
shifting
relocating
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
permanecer imóvel
most common usage
São Paulo
ficar parado
colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
ficar no mesmo lugar
conversational variant
Portugal
manter-se imóvel
formal Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
stay in one place
stand still
hold one's ground
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