1. To move forward the conclusion or termination of something; to make something end sooner than originally planned
The director decided to advance the ending of the film by cutting the last scene.
O diretor decidiu antecipar o final do filme cortando a última cena.
2. To accelerate the conclusion of an event, relationship, or process
They advanced the ending of the project to meet the new deadline.
Eles anteciparam o final do projeto para cumprir o novo prazo.