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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 concentrationkeep attentionstay focusedpreserve attentionhold concentration
Antonyms
lose focusget distractedbreak concentrationwander attentionbecome 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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