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complete the performance

[kəmˈpliːt ðə pərˈfɔːrməns]
verb phrase
completar a apresentação
1. to finish or conclude a theatrical, musical, or artistic presentation from beginning to end
The actor managed to complete the performance despite the technical difficulties.
O ator conseguiu completar a apresentação apesar das dificuldades técnicas.
2. to successfully execute all parts of a scheduled show or entertainment event
The orchestra will complete the performance at midnight.
A orquestra completará a apresentação à meia-noite.
Synonyms
finish the performanceconclude the performanceperform in fullsee the performance through
Antonyms
abandon the performancecancel the performanceinterrupt the performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
completar a apresentação
Most commonly used form
São Paulo
completar o show
More informal, commonly used with 'show'
Rio de Janeiro
terminar a apresentação
Alternative using 'terminar' (to finish)
Portugal
completar a representação
Uses 'representação' instead of 'apresentação'

Related Idioms & Phrases

break a leg and complete the performance
the show must go on - complete the performance
pull off a performance
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