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deliver early
[/dɪˈlɪvər ˈɜːrli/]
verb phrase
entregar antecipadamente
1.
To give or hand over something before the expected or scheduled time
The company promised to deliver early on the project deadline.
A empresa prometeu entregar antecipadamente o prazo do projeto.
2.
In medical context: to give birth before the expected due date
She delivered early and the baby was healthy despite being premature.
Ela deu à luz antecipadamente e o bebê nasceu saudável apesar de prematuro.
Synonyms
deliver ahead of schedule
deliver ahead of time
deliver in advance
deliver prematurely
Antonyms
deliver late
deliver on time
delay delivery
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
entregar antecipadamente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
entregar antes do prazo
Common business terminology
Rio de Janeiro
entregar na frente
Colloquial variation
Portugal
entregar antecipadamente
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
ahead of schedule
beat the deadline
under the wire
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