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stand together

[/stænd təˈɡeðər/]
verb phrase
ficar junto(s); manter-se unido(s); estar de pé junto(s)
1. To remain united in support of a cause, person, or principle
We must stand together against injustice.
Devemos ficar juntos contra a injustiça.
2. To physically position oneself next to another person or group
The soldiers stood together in formation.
Os soldados ficaram de pé juntos em formação.
3. To show solidarity or unity with others
The community stood together after the tragedy.
A comunidade se manteve unida após a tragédia.
NYC Slang
stick together; have each other's backs
Synonyms
uniteband togetherstick togethershow solidarityremain united
Antonyms
divideseparatesplit upbetrayturn against

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ficar junto(s); manter-se unido(s)
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ficar junto(s); se unir
Informal, conversational preference
São Paulo
manter-se unido(s); estar junto(s)
More formal business and political contexts
Portugal
manter-se unido(s); estar junto(s)
Similar usage to São Paulo, formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

in solidarity
united front
stand as one
present a united front
shoulder to shoulder
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