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finish faster

[FIN-ish FAS-ter]
verb phrase
terminar mais rápido
1. to complete a task or activity in less time than usual or expected
If we work together, we can finish faster.
Se trabalharmos juntos, podemos terminar mais rápido.
2. to arrive at completion before another person or group
She finished faster than her competitors in the race.
Ela terminou mais rápido do que seus competidores na corrida.
NYC Slang
wrap it up faster
Synonyms
complete soonerwrap up quicklyspeed uphurry upconclude faster
Antonyms
finish slowertake longerdelayslow down

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terminar mais rápido
most common usage
Brazil
acabar mais depressa
alternative colloquial form
Portugal
terminar mais depressa
preferred usage in European Portuguese
Brazil
finalizar mais rápido
more formal alternative

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