end procedure

[/ɛnd prəˈsiːdʒər/]
noun phrase / verb phrasepl: end procedures
encerrar procedimento / fim do procedimento
1. The act of concluding or terminating a formal process, protocol, or sequence of actions
The end procedure requires all documents to be filed before closure.
O encerramento do procedimento requer que todos os documentos sejam arquivados antes do encerramento.
2. In computing/programming: to terminate the execution of a subroutine or process
The end procedure statement stops the program execution.
A instrução de encerramento do procedimento interrompe a execução do programa.
3. In legal/administrative contexts: the final steps taken to officially conclude a case, application, or formal matter
The end procedure in court involves filing final motions and judgments.
O encerramento do procedimento em tribunal envolve o arquivamento de moções finais e sentenças.
In Brazilian corporate and legal environments, 'encerrar o procedimento' is the standard terminology used in formal documentation and official communications. In the USA, 'end procedure' is commonly used in technical, legal, and business contexts. The term carries significant weight in both cultures when dealing with official closures and compliance matters.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
terminationclosureconclusionfinishcessationcompletion
Antonyms / Antônimos
start procedurebegin procedureinitiationcommencement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
encerrar o procedimento / encerramento do procedimento
Most common usage in formal and technical contexts
São Paulo
fechar o procedimento
More informal, commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
encerrar o procedimento
Formal usage, particularly in legal and administrative spheres
Portugal
terminar o procedimento / encerrar o procedimento
Both terms are acceptable; 'terminar' slightly more common in Portugal

Related Words

closing proceduretermination processprotocol conclusionexit procedureshutdown sequence

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring a procedure to an end
wrap up the procedure
put an end to the procedure
finalize the procedure
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