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end suddenly
[/end ˈsʌdənli/]
verb phrase
terminar abruptamente
1.
to stop or finish something unexpectedly or without warning
The concert ended suddenly when the power went out.
O concerto terminou abruptamente quando a energia foi cortada.
2.
to cease activity or existence in an abrupt manner
Their friendship ended suddenly after a disagreement.
A amizade deles terminou abruptamente após uma discordância.
Synonyms
stop abruptly
cease suddenly
cut short
break off
halt unexpectedly
Antonyms
continue gradually
extend slowly
prolong
persist
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
terminar abruptamente
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
acabar de repente
colloquial variant
São Paulo
parar de forma abrupta
more formal usage
Portugal
terminar subitamente
preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
come to an abrupt end
end in a flash
end on a dime
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