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finish early
[ˈfɪnɪʃ ˈɜːrli]
verb phrase
terminar cedo
1.
to complete a task or activity before the expected or scheduled time
If we work efficiently, we can finish early and leave by 5 PM.
Se trabalharmos com eficiência, podemos terminar cedo e sair às 17h.
2.
to end something sooner than anticipated
The project finished early because the team was well-organized.
O projeto terminou cedo porque a equipe estava bem organizada.
NYC Slang
wrap it up early
Synonyms
complete early
finish ahead of schedule
wrap up early
get done early
Antonyms
finish late
finish behind schedule
run overtime
delay
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
terminar cedo
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
acabar cedo
informal alternative commonly used
São Paulo
terminar mais cedo
emphasis on comparative timing
Portugal
terminar mais cedo / acabar mais cedo
both forms are acceptable in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
beat the clock
get a head start
jump the gun
call it a day
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