end practice

[/ɛnd ˈpræktɪs/]
verb phrase
encerrar o treino / finalizar a prática
1. To conclude or terminate a training session, rehearsal, or exercise
The coach decided to end practice early because of the rain.
O treinador decidiu encerrar o treino mais cedo por causa da chuva.
2. To stop performing or rehearsing a particular activity
We will end practice at 5 PM sharp.
Vamos finalizar a prática às 17h em ponto.
3. To discontinue or stop a habitual or routine practice
He wants to end the practice of arriving late to meetings.
Ele quer acabar com a prática de chegar atrasado às reuniões.
In Brazilian sports culture, 'encerrar o treino' is a standard command used by coaches and trainers. In American English, 'end practice' is commonly used in both athletic and academic settings. The phrase reflects disciplined, structured environments where practice sessions have defined start and end times.
NYC Slang
wrap it up / call it a day
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conclude practicefinish practiceterminate practicewrap up practicestop training
Antonyms / Antônimos
begin practicestart practicecommence practiceinitiate training

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encerrar o treino / finalizar a prática
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
encerrar o treino
Frequently used in sports contexts
São Paulo
finalizar a prática / encerrar o treino
Common in corporate and athletic training contexts
Portugal
terminar o treino / acabar com a prática
Similar usage but may prefer 'terminar' over 'encerrar'

Related Words

practicetrainingrehearsalsessionconcludeterminate

Related Idioms & Phrases

call it a day
wrap it up
knock off
shut it down
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