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escalate at the conclusion

[/ˈɛskəleɪt æt ðə kənˈkluːʒən/]
verb phrase
intensificar no final; agravar-se na conclusão
1. To increase in intensity, severity, or scope at the end or final stage of something
The conflict began to escalate at the conclusion of the negotiations.
O conflito começou a intensificar-se na conclusão das negociações.
2. To worsen or become more serious as something comes to an end
The situation escalated at the conclusion of the meeting when disagreements surfaced.
A situação piorou na conclusão da reunião quando surgiram desentendimentos.
Synonyms
worsen at the endintensify at the conclusionheighten toward the endaggravate in closing
Antonyms
de-escalate at the conclusioncalm down at the endresolve at the conclusionimprove toward the end

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intensificar na conclusão; agravar-se no final
Common usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
intensificar-se na conclusão; agravar-se no desfecho
Prefers 'desfecho' for conclusion in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

things heat up at the end
blow up in conclusion
come to a head at the finish
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