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delay the finale

[/dɪˈleɪ ðə fɪˈnɑːli/]
verb phrase
adiar o final
1. to postpone or put off the concluding event, performance, or moment
The director decided to delay the finale of the concert due to technical difficulties.
O diretor decidiu adiar o final do concerto devido a dificuldades técnicas.
2. to extend the duration of an event by postponing its ending
They chose to delay the finale to allow more time for the final act.
Escolheram adiar o final para permitir mais tempo para o ato final.
NYC Slang
push back the ending
Synonyms
postpone the endingpush back the finaledefer the conclusionextend the show
Antonyms
advance the finaleexpedite the endinghasten the conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adiar o final
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
postergar o desfecho
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
adiar o epílogo
European Portuguese variant using epílogo

Related Idioms & Phrases

drag out the ending
string out the finale
hold off on the climax
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