1. A result or conclusion that was anticipated or foreseen beforehand
The expected outcome of the meeting was a budget agreement.
O desfecho previsto da reunião era um acordo orçamentário.
2. The anticipated ending or resolution of a situation, narrative, or event
Despite the plot twists, the movie followed the expected outcome.
Apesar das reviravoltas do enredo, o filme seguiu o desfecho previsto.