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curtail the conclusion
[/kərˈteɪl ðə kənˈkluːʒən/]
verb phrase
abreviar a conclusão
1.
to shorten or reduce the final part of something; to cut short the ending or final remarks
The speaker decided to curtail the conclusion to stay within the time limit.
O palestrante decidiu abreviar a conclusão para respeitar o limite de tempo.
2.
to limit or restrict the concluding statements or arguments
We had to curtail the conclusion due to unexpected circumstances.
Tivemos que reduzir a conclusão devido a circunstâncias inesperadas.
Synonyms
shorten the conclusion
reduce the ending
truncate the finale
abbreviate the wrap-up
Antonyms
extend the conclusion
lengthen the ending
expand the finale
elaborate the conclusion
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
abreviar a conclusão
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
resumir o final
common alternative phrasing
Portugal
encurtar a conclusão
preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
cut to the chase
wrap it up
bring it to a close
finish strong
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