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advance toward completion
[əd'væns tə-'wɔrd kəm'pliʃən]
verb phrase
avançar rumo à conclusão
1.
to move forward progressively in the direction of finishing or completing something
The project is advancing toward completion ahead of schedule.
O projeto está avançando rumo à conclusão antes do prazo.
2.
to make progress in bringing something to an end or finished state
We are advancing toward completion of the construction.
Estamos avançando para a conclusão da construção.
Synonyms
progress toward completion
move toward completion
approach completion
get closer to finishing
Antonyms
fall behind
regress
delay completion
move away from completion
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
avançar rumo à conclusão
most common usage
São Paulo
avançando para a conclusão
alternative phrasing
Portugal
avançar no sentido da conclusão
formal usage preference
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the home stretch
coming down the home stretch
on the home stretch
getting closer to the finish line
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