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aid in finishing

[/eɪd ɪn ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/]
verb phrase
ajudar a terminar
1. to help someone complete or conclude a task, project, or activity
She offered to aid in finishing the project before the deadline.
Ela se ofereceu para ajudar a terminar o projeto antes do prazo.
2. to provide assistance in the final stages of something
The team helped aid in finishing the construction work.
A equipe ajudou a terminar o trabalho de construção.
NYC Slang
help wrap it up
Synonyms
help completeassist in completinghelp finishcontribute to finishinglend a hand
Antonyms
hinderobstructprevent completionabandon

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajudar a terminar
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dar uma mão para acabar
colloquial, informal usage
São Paulo
ajudar a finalizar
more formal business context
Portugal
ajudar a concluir
European Portuguese preference for formal context

Related Idioms & Phrases

lend a helping hand
give someone a hand
go the extra mile
pitch in and help
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