1. To move smoothly and effortlessly toward the end of a race, competition, or endeavor without much struggle or effort
The runner managed to glide to the finish despite being tired.
O corredor conseguiu deslizar até a linha de chegada apesar do cansaço.
2. To complete a task or project with ease and minimal difficulty in the final stages
After weeks of hard work, she could finally glide to the finish of her thesis.
Após semanas de trabalho árduo, ela finalmente pôde deslizar até o final de sua tese.