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accelerate toward the end

[ək-ˈse-lə-ˌrāt ˈtȯ-wərd thē ˈend]
verb phrase
acelerar em direção ao fim
1. to increase speed or pace as one approaches the conclusion or final stage of something
The runner began to accelerate toward the end of the race.
O corredor começou a acelerar em direção ao fim da corrida.
2. to move faster or intensify efforts in the final phase or closing stages
The company decided to accelerate toward the end of the fiscal year to meet targets.
A empresa decidiu acelerar em direção ao final do ano fiscal para atingir as metas.
NYC Slang
kick it into high gear as you near the finish
Synonyms
speed up toward the finishhasten to the conclusionpick up paceincrease velocity near completion
Antonyms
decelerate toward the endslow down at the finishlose momentum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acelerar em direção ao fim
most common usage
São Paulo
acelerar pro final
more colloquial variant
Portugal
acelerar na reta final
idiomatic expression using 'reta final' (final stretch)

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the home stretch
down the final stretch
coming down the home stretch
na reta final (Portuguese)
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