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finalize

[/ˈfaɪnəlaɪz/]
verb
finalizar
1. to complete or conclude something, making it final or official
We need to finalize the contract before the end of the month.
Precisamos finalizar o contrato antes do final do mês.
2. to put the finishing touches on something; to make ready for completion
Let me finalize the details of the project.
Deixe-me finalizar os detalhes do projeto.
3. to make a definitive decision about something
Have you finalized your travel plans?
Você já finalizou seus planos de viagem?
NYC Slang
wrap it up
Synonyms
completeconcludefinishsettlewrap upcloseaccomplish
Antonyms
beginstartopeninitiatepostpone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
finalizar
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
finalizar
standard usage
São Paulo
finalizar
standard usage, sometimes 'encerrar' in business contexts
Portugal
finalizar
standard usage; also 'concluir' or 'terminar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

seal the deal
cross the finish line
put the nail in the coffin
tie up loose ends
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