accelerate at the end

[ækˈsɛləreɪt æt ðə ɛnd]

verb phrase

acelerar no final

1. to increase speed or pace towards the conclusion of something

The runner decided to accelerate at the end of the race to secure first place.

O corredor decidiu acelerar no final da corrida para garantir o primeiro lugar.

2. to increase the pace of work or activity in the final stages

We need to accelerate at the end of the project to meet the deadline.

Precisamos acelerar no final do projeto para cumprir o prazo.

NYC Slang

kick it into high gear at the end

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

acelerar no final

standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

dar uma acelerada no final

colloquial variation

Portugal

acelerar no fim

Portuguese European variant using 'fim' instead of 'final'

sprint to the finish

put the pedal to the metal

make a final push

go the extra mile at the end

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