end a cycle

[/ɛnd ə ˈsaɪkəl/]
verb phrase
encerrar um ciclo
1. to complete or finish a recurring period or sequence of events
After ten years of working at the same company, she decided to end a cycle and pursue a new career.
Depois de dez anos trabalhando na mesma empresa, ela decidiu encerrar um ciclo e seguir uma nova carreira.
2. to break a pattern or habit that has been repeating
He went to therapy to end a cycle of toxic relationships.
Ele foi à terapia para encerrar um ciclo de relacionamentos tóxicos.
3. to complete a natural or seasonal period
The school year ends a cycle in June for many students.
O ano letivo encerra um ciclo em junho para muitos alunos.
This phrase is widely used in both American and Brazilian cultures, particularly in self-help, personal development, and professional contexts. In Brazil, 'encerrar um ciclo' has become increasingly popular in wellness and coaching discussions, often referring to personal growth and transformation. It reflects a cultural emphasis on renewal and moving forward.
NYC Slang
close out a chapter / wrap it up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
complete a cyclefinish a cycleclose a cyclebreak a patternconclude a period
Antonyms / Antônimos
start a cyclebegin a cyclecontinue a cycleperpetuate a cycle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encerrar um ciclo
most common and widely understood translation
Rio de Janeiro
fechar um ciclo
colloquial alternative, equally used
São Paulo
encerrar um ciclo / fechar um ciclo
both forms are common in business and personal contexts
Portugal
encerrar um ciclo / terminar um ciclo
Portuguese uses 'terminar' more frequently than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

cycleclosurecompletionrenewalchapterphasetransition

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn a new page
turn over a new leaf
put the past behind you
move on to the next chapter
close the door on something
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →