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encerrar oportunamente

[en-se-ˈRAR o-por-tu-na-ˈMEN-te]
verb phrase
to close/end opportunely; to conclude at the right time
1. to bring something to an end or conclusion at an appropriate or timely moment
The manager decided to close the meeting opportunely before tensions escalated.
O gerente decidiu encerrar a reunião oportunamente antes das tensões escalarem.
2. to terminate or finish something at the most convenient or favorable time
We should close this project opportunely to avoid further complications.
Devemos encerrar este projeto oportunamente para evitar complicações adicionais.
Synonyms
terminar oportunamentefinalizar no momento certoconcluir adequadamentefechar a tempo
Antonyms
encerrar intempestivamenteprolongar inadequadamentedeixar em abertoadiar indefinidamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encerrar oportunamente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
encerrar no tempo certo
Alternative phrasing sometimes preferred
Portugal
encerrar oportunamente
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

na hora certa
no momento opportuno
fechar a porta no tempo
dar um ponto final adequado
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