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sustain pace

[səˈsteɪn peɪs]
verb phrase
manter o ritmo
1. To maintain a consistent speed or rate of activity over an extended period without slowing down or stopping
The runner was able to sustain pace throughout the marathon.
O corredor conseguiu manter o ritmo durante toda a maratona.
2. To continue at a steady level of productivity, performance, or progress
The company struggled to sustain pace with market demands.
A empresa teve dificuldade em manter o ritmo com as demandas do mercado.
Synonyms
maintain speedkeep pacemaintain momentumhold steady
Antonyms
slow downlose pacefall behinddecrease speed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter o ritmo
most common usage
São Paulo
manter o ritmo
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
manter o ritmo
standard usage
Portugal
manter o ritmo
equivalent usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep up the pace
set the pace
pick up the pace
change of pace
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