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retain skills

[rɪˈteɪn skɪlz]
verb phrase
manter habilidades
1. to keep or maintain acquired abilities, knowledge, or competencies over time
It is important to retain skills through continuous practice.
É importante manter habilidades através da prática contínua.
2. to prevent the loss of professional or technical expertise
Regular training helps employees retain skills in rapidly changing industries.
O treinamento regular ajuda os funcionários a manter habilidades em indústrias em rápida mudança.
Synonyms
keep skillsmaintain abilitiespreserve competencieshold on to knowledge
Antonyms
lose skillsforget abilitiesabandon competenciesdeteriorate skills

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter habilidades
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
reter habilidades
formal/technical usage in corporate contexts
Portugal
reter competências
formal usage; 'competências' preferred over 'habilidades'

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your hand in
stay sharp
use it or lose it
maintain one's edge
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