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abruptly conclude

[əˈbrʌptli kənˈkluːd]
verb phrase
concluir abruptamente
1. To end or finish something suddenly and unexpectedly, without warning or proper preparation
The meeting abruptly concluded when the fire alarm went off.
A reunião concluiu abruptamente quando o alarme de incêndio disparou.
2. To terminate a discussion, event, or action in a hasty manner without proper closure
He abruptly concluded the presentation and left the room.
Ele concluiu a apresentação abruptamente e saiu da sala.
NYC Slang
cut it short, bounce abruptly
Synonyms
end abruptlycut shortterminate suddenlyfinish hastilybreak offstop abruptly
Antonyms
gradually concludeslowly finishmethodically endproperly wrap up

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
concluir abruptamente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
encerrar de forma abrupta
Common alternative in Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
terminar abruptamente
Frequent usage in São Paulo business context
Portugal
concluir abruptamente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

pull the plug
cut to the chase
bring to an abrupt end
wrap things up suddenly
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