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finish on time
[ˈfɪnɪʃ ɑn ˈtaɪm]
verb phrase
terminar a tempo
1.
to complete a task or project by the scheduled or expected deadline
We need to finish on time for the client presentation tomorrow.
Precisamos terminar a tempo para a apresentação do cliente amanhã.
2.
to arrive at a destination or conclude an activity at the expected time without delay
The race finished on time despite the weather conditions.
A corrida terminou a tempo apesar das condições climáticas.
NYC Slang
wrap it up on time
Synonyms
complete on schedule
finish on schedule
meet the deadline
finish punctually
conclude on time
Antonyms
finish late
miss the deadline
fall behind
finish behind schedule
delay completion
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
terminar a tempo
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
finalizar no prazo
more formal, business context
Rio de Janeiro
terminar na hora
colloquial variant
Portugal
terminar a tempo
standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
beat the clock
under the wire
in the nick of time
make the deadline
hit the mark
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