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final approach

[ˈfaɪnəl əˈproʊtʃ]
nounpl: final approaches
aproximação final
1. The final phase of an aircraft's descent toward landing, typically beginning at a specific distance from the runway
The pilot reported that the aircraft was on final approach.
O piloto informou que a aeronave estava em aproximação final.
2. The last stage or phase of any process, plan, or objective before completion
We are on the final approach to completing the project.
Estamos na fase final de conclusão do projeto.
Synonyms
landing approachfinal phaseclosing stagelast stage
Antonyms
initial approachtakeoff

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aproximação final
Standard term used in aviation and general contexts
Portugal
aproximação final
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard aviation terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the final approach
on final approach
the home stretch
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