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enable to finish

[ɪˈneɪbəl tu ˈfɪnɪʃ]
verb phrase
permitir terminar
1. to make it possible for someone to complete or conclude something
The software update will enable to finish the project on time.
A atualização do software permitirá terminar o projeto no prazo.
2. to provide the necessary means or resources for completion
This grant enables to finish our research.
Esta bolsa nos permite terminar nossa pesquisa.
Synonyms
allow to completemake it possible to finishprovide means to concludeempower to finish
Antonyms
prevent from finishingdisable from completinghinder completionobstruct finishing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permitir terminar
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
possibilitar terminar
alternative formal usage
Portugal
permitir acabar
European Portuguese prefers 'acabar' over 'terminar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

see it through
go the distance
bring something to completion
cross the finish line
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