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delay the finish line

[dɪˈleɪ ðə ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn]
verb phrase
adiar a chegada, retardar o final
1. To postpone or slow down the completion or conclusion of something; to extend the time before reaching an endpoint or goal
The construction delays will delay the finish line for the new stadium by several months.
Os atrasos na construção vão adiar a chegada/conclusão do novo estádio em vários meses.
2. In sports or racing contexts, to extend the race or competition by slowing progress toward victory
The runner's injury could delay the finish line for the entire team.
A lesão do atleta pode retardar o final da corrida para todo o time.
Synonyms
postpone completionextend the deadlinepush back the finishprolong the processdefer the end
Antonyms
expediteacceleratehastenspeed up completion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adiar o final, retardar a chegada
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
adiar o término, prolongar a meta
European Portuguese may use 'termo' or 'fim' instead of 'final'

Related Idioms & Phrases

at the finish line
cross the finish line
move the goalposts
push back the deadline
extend the timeline
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