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sustain focus
[səˈsteɪn ˈfoʊkəs]
verb phrase
manter o foco
1.
to maintain concentration or attention on a particular task or objective for an extended period
It's challenging to sustain focus when working from home with many distractions.
É desafiador manter o foco quando se trabalha de casa com muitas distrações.
2.
to continue directing mental effort toward a specific goal without losing concentration
Athletes must sustain focus throughout the entire competition.
Os atletas devem manter o foco durante toda a competição.
NYC Slang
stay locked in
Synonyms
maintain concentration
keep attention
stay focused
preserve attention
hold concentration
Antonyms
lose focus
get distracted
break concentration
wander attention
become unfocused
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter o foco
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
manter a concentração
slightly more formal alternative
São Paulo
manter o foco
standard usage in business contexts
Portugal
manter a atenção
common European Portuguese variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep your eyes on the prize
stay in the zone
tunnel vision
keep your head in the game
manter a mente focada
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