run non-stop

[rʌn nɑn-stɑp]
verb phrase
correr ininterruptamente
1. to run continuously without pausing or stopping
The athlete ran non-stop for three hours during the marathon.
O atleta correu ininterruptamente por três horas durante a maratona.
2. to operate continuously without interruption
The factory runs non-stop to meet production demands.
A fábrica funciona ininterruptamente para atender à demanda de produção.
3. to continue a journey or activity without rest
We ran non-stop from New York to Boston.
Corremos ininterruptamente de Nova York a Boston.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in sports, manufacturing, and transportation industries. In Brazil, 'correr sem parar' is a more casual colloquial variant. The concept reflects cultural values around endurance, productivity, and determination in both cultures.
NYC Slang
run straight through
Synonyms / Sinônimos
run continuouslyrun without stoppingrun straight throughkeep running
Antonyms / Antônimos
stop and startrun intermittentlytake breaks

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
correr ininterruptamente
Standard Portuguese translation used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
correr sem parar
More colloquial, commonly used in casual speech
São Paulo
rodar sem parar
Often used when referring to machines or vehicles running continuously
Portugal
correr sem interrupção
European Portuguese preference for more formal construction

Related Words

sprintmarathonendurancefatiguestaminacontinuous operation

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the distance
keep the ball rolling
pedal to the metal
full steam ahead
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