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sustain relations

[səˈsteɪn rɪˈleɪʃənz]
verb phrase
manter relações
1. to maintain or keep up diplomatic, commercial, or personal relationships over time
The two countries have worked hard to sustain relations despite political differences.
Os dois países trabalharam para manter relações apesar das diferenças políticas.
2. to continue providing support or interaction in a relationship
It is important to sustain relations with long-time business partners.
É importante manter relações com parceiros comerciais de longa data.
Synonyms
maintain relationskeep relationspreserve relationsuphold relationsnurture relations
Antonyms
break relationssever relationsterminate relationscut tiesend relations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter relações
standard usage in formal and diplomatic contexts
Portugal
manter relações
standard usage, sometimes 'sustentar relações' in formal diplomatic language
General Brazilian
preservar relações
alternative in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the relationship alive
bridge building
diplomatic ties
strengthen bonds
maintain good standing
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