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expedite the completion

[ɪkˈspɛdaɪt ðə kəmˈpliːʃən]
verb phrase
acelerar a conclusão
1. to speed up or hasten the finishing of a task, project, or process
We need to expedite the completion of this project to meet the deadline.
Precisamos acelerar a conclusão deste projeto para cumprir o prazo.
2. to take action to make something finish faster than originally planned
The manager decided to expedite the completion by hiring additional staff.
O gerente decidiu acelerar a conclusão contratando pessoal adicional.
NYC Slang
rush it to the finish
Synonyms
hasten the completionspeed up the completionrush the completionadvance the completion
Antonyms
delay the completionslow down the completionpostpone the completiondefer the completion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acelerar a conclusão
most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
agilizar a conclusão
alternative term frequently used in business contexts
Portugal
acelerar a conclusão
standard term in European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
despachar a conclusão
colloquial alternative in informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the ball rolling
put a move on
make quick work of
cut to the chase
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