1. To increase the speed or pace of completing something; to make the end or conclusion happen faster
We need to accelerate the finish of this project before the deadline.
Precisamos acelerar o final deste projeto antes do prazo.
2. In sports, to increase speed toward the end of a race or competition
The runner decided to accelerate the finish in the final lap.
O corredor decidiu acelerar o final na última volta.
3. To speed up the completion or conclusion of an event or process
They accelerated the finish of the construction work.
Eles aceleraram o término do trabalho de construção.