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fast-track the finish

[/fæst træk ðə ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
verb phrase
acelerar o término
1. to expedite or speed up the completion of something; to prioritize finishing a project or task by using accelerated methods
The team decided to fast-track the finish of the construction project to meet the deadline.
A equipe decidiu acelerar o término do projeto de construção para cumprir o prazo.
2. to take shortcuts or use expedited processes to complete something more quickly
We need to fast-track the finish on this report if we want to present it tomorrow.
Precisamos acelerar o término deste relatório se quisermos apresentá-lo amanhã.
NYC Slang
turbo the finish / kick it into high gear
Synonyms
speed up completionexpedite the finishrush to completionaccelerate the end
Antonyms
slow downdelay the finishprocrastinatepostpone completion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acelerar o término
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
disparar o final
less formal, more business-oriented
Portugal
aceleração da conclusão
more formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the home stretch
finish strong
cross the finish line
make the final push
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