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endgame

[/ˈɛndɡeɪm/]
nounpl: endgames
final do jogo
1. The final stage of a chess game when few pieces remain on the board
The player demonstrated excellent technique in the endgame.
O jogador demonstrou excelente técnica no final do jogo.
2. The final phase or conclusion of any situation, process, or strategy
The endgame of the negotiation finally brought a resolution.
O final da negociação finalmente trouxe uma resolução.
3. A strategic position or plan for achieving an ultimate objective
Their endgame was to acquire the company within two years.
O objetivo final deles era adquirir a empresa em dois anos.
NYC Slang
the final stretch; the last move
Synonyms
final stageconclusionclimaxclosing phasedenouement
Antonyms
openingbeginningstart

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final do jogo / fase final
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
final do jogo
Standard usage in business and chess contexts
Portugal
final da partida / fase final
Portuguese variant, 'partida' preferred for games

Related Idioms & Phrases

play the endgame
in the endgame
endgame strategy
approach the endgame
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