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work steadily

[wɜrk ˈstɛdɪli]
verb phrase
trabalhar constantemente
1. to perform work in a consistent, continuous, and unwavering manner without interruption or loss of pace
She works steadily on her projects without getting distracted.
Ela trabalha constantemente em seus projetos sem se distrair.
2. to maintain a regular and reliable pace of work over time
The team works steadily to meet the deadline.
O time trabalha de forma constante para cumprir o prazo.
NYC Slang
grind
Synonyms
work consistentlywork continuouslylabor persistentlytoil regularlywork diligently
Antonyms
work intermittentlywork sporadicallyprocrastinateslack offwork erratically

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalhar constantemente
most common and standard usage
São Paulo
trabalhar firme
colloquial variant meaning to work hard and steadily
Rio de Janeiro
trabalhar sem parar
emphasis on continuous work without stopping
Portugal
trabalhar de forma constante
formal and standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's nose to the grindstone
put in the work
labor away
plug away at something
stick with it
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