finalize task

[ˈfaɪnəlaɪz tæsk]
verb phrase
finalizar tarefa
1. to complete or bring to an end a particular job or assignment, making it ready for submission or implementation
We need to finalize the task before the deadline tomorrow.
Precisamos finalizar a tarefa antes do prazo de amanhã.
2. to make final decisions and arrangements regarding a specific work item
Let's finalize the task details in our meeting.
Vamos finalizar os detalhes da tarefa em nossa reunião.
3. to put the finishing touches on a piece of work to ensure it meets all requirements
Once we finalize the task, we can move on to the next project.
Uma vez que finalizarmos a tarefa, podemos passar para o próximo projeto.
This phrase is commonly used in professional and business environments in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In corporate settings, 'finalize task' is frequently used in project management, software development, and team collaboration contexts. Brazilians often use 'finalizar' in formal communications, while 'terminar' or 'encerrar' are more casual alternatives in everyday speech.
NYC Slang
wrap it up / get it done
Synonyms / Sinônimos
complete taskfinish taskconclude taskwrap up taskaccomplish task
Antonyms / Antônimos
start taskbegin taskabandon taskpostpone task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
finalizar tarefa
most common usage in business and work contexts
Rio de Janeiro
terminar tarefa / encerrar tarefa
alternative forms used colloquially
São Paulo
finalizar tarefa / concluir tarefa
formal business language, both forms equally used
Portugal
finalizar tarefa / concluir tarefa
similar to Brazilian usage but 'concluir' slightly more formal

Related Words

task managementdeadlineproject completiondeliverableworkflowassignment

Related Idioms & Phrases

finish strong
cross the finish line
see something through to the end
put a bow on it
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