end inquiry

[/end ɪnˈkwaɪri/]

verb phrase

encerrar investigação

1. To conclude or terminate an investigation or questioning process

The detective decided to end inquiry into the matter due to lack of evidence.

O detetive decidiu encerrar a investigação sobre o assunto devido à falta de evidências.

2. To stop asking questions or seeking information about something

We will end inquiry on this topic and move forward with our decision.

Vamos encerrar a investigação sobre este tópico e prosseguir com nossa decisão.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

encerrar investigação

standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

finalizar a investigação

common alternative phrasing

Portugal

terminar a investigação

European Portuguese preference

close the book on something

call it quits

wrap up an investigation

lay the matter to rest

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