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conclude ambiguously

[kənˈkluːd æmˈbɪɡjuəsli]
verb phrase
concluir ambiguamente
1. to end or finish something in a way that is unclear, uncertain, or open to multiple interpretations
The film concludes ambiguously, leaving the audience wondering about the protagonist's true fate.
O filme conclui ambiguamente, deixando o público se perguntando sobre o verdadeiro destino do protagonista.
2. to reach a final decision or opinion in a vague or indefinite manner without clear resolution
The committee concluded ambiguously on the matter, neither fully approving nor rejecting the proposal.
A comissão concluiu ambiguamente sobre a questão, nem aprovando completamente nem rejeitando a proposta.
Synonyms
end vaguelyfinish unclearlyclose indeterminatelyterminate equivocally
Antonyms
conclude clearlyfinish definitivelyend conclusivelyresolve unambiguously

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
concluir ambiguamente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
concluir na vaga
informal, colloquial variant
São Paulo
concluir de forma ambígua
formal alternative phrasing
Portugal
concluir ambiguamente
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave things up in the air
end on an unclear note
finish without a clear answer
leave it open to interpretation
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