be finalized

[/bi ˈfaɪnəlaɪzd/]
verb phrase
ser finalizado
1. to be completed or brought to an end in a definitive way
The contract will be finalized next week.
O contrato será finalizado na próxima semana.
2. to be made official or conclusive
The details need to be finalized before we proceed.
Os detalhes precisam ser finalizados antes de prosseguirmos.
3. to reach a definitive conclusion or settlement
The deal was finalized after months of negotiations.
O acordo foi finalizado após meses de negociações.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'be finalized' is frequently used in corporate communications, legal documents, and project management. In Brazil, it's common in formal Portuguese and increasingly used in business English as well. The phrase emphasizes conclusiveness and definitiveness, reflecting a preference in corporate culture for clear endpoints.
NYC Slang
be wrapped up, be locked in
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be completedbe concludedbe finishedbe settledbe wrapped upbe established
Antonyms / Antônimos
be initiatedbe startedbe postponedbe suspendedbe delayed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser finalizado
most common usage in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ser finalizado
standard usage, no regional variations
São Paulo
ser finalizado
widely used in corporate and commercial environments
Portugal
ser finalizado
equivalent usage, though 'ser concluído' may be more common

Related Words

finalizefinalfinalityconclusioncompletionsettlement

Related Idioms & Phrases

finalize the details
finalize an agreement
finalize negotiations
finalize a deal
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