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edit out the ending

[/ˈɛdɪt aʊt ðə ˈɛndɪŋ/]
verb phrase
editar o final
1. To remove or cut the final scene, sequence, or conclusion from a film, video, audio recording, or written work during the editing process
The director decided to edit out the ending because it didn't resonate with test audiences.
O diretor decidiu editar o final porque não ressoou com o público de teste.
2. To delete the concluding portion of any content or material
She had to edit out the ending of her presentation due to time constraints.
Ela teve que editar o final de sua apresentação devido a restrições de tempo.
Synonyms
cut the endingremove the endingdelete the endingexcise the conclusion
Antonyms
keep the endingretain the endingrestore the ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
editar o final
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese media and film production
Portugal
cortar o final / editar o final
Both expressions are commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut scenes
on the cutting room floor
leave on the cutting room floor
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