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finalize the decision

[ˈfaɪnəlaɪz ðə dɪˈsɪʒən]
verb phrase
finalizar a decisão
1. to make a decision final and binding; to complete the decision-making process
We need to finalize the decision about the project timeline by Friday.
Precisamos finalizar a decisão sobre o cronograma do projeto até sexta-feira.
2. to formally conclude and confirm a decision that has been under consideration
The board will finalize the decision at the next meeting.
O conselho finalizará a decisão na próxima reunião.
NYC Slang
seal the deal / lock it in
Synonyms
conclude the decisionsettle the decisionmake a final decisionconfirm the decision
Antonyms
postpone the decisiondefer the decisionreconsider the decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
finalizar a decisão
most common usage
São Paulo
finalizar a decisão
standard business Portuguese
Portugal
finalizar a decisão / concluir a decisão
both forms acceptable; 'concluir' slightly more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

make up one's mind
call it a day
put the matter to rest
draw a line under something
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