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remains still
[rɪˈmeɪnz stɪl]
verb phrase
permanece imóvel / continua parado
1.
to stay in a stationary position without moving
The statue remains still in the center of the plaza.
A estátua permanece imóvel no centro da praça.
2.
to continue in an unchanged state or condition
Despite the chaos, she remains still composed.
Apesar do caos, ela permanece calma.
3.
to persist or endure without change
His commitment remains still strong after all these years.
Seu compromisso continua forte após todos esses anos.
Synonyms
stays motionless
keeps still
remains stationary
stays put
Antonyms
moves
shifts
changes
alters
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
permanece imóvel / continua parado
most common usage
São Paulo
fica parado / se mantém parado
colloquial variant
Portugal
mantém-se imóvel / continua imóvel
formal usage preferred
Related Idioms & Phrases
remains still as a statue
remains still and quiet
remains still under pressure
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