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hasten the conclusion

[/ˈheɪsən ðə kənˈkluːʒən/]
verb phrase
apressar a conclusão
1. to speed up the process of reaching a final decision or end result
The new evidence helped hasten the conclusion of the investigation.
A nova evidência ajudou a apressar a conclusão da investigação.
2. to bring about an end or outcome more quickly than expected
His resignation hastened the conclusion of the meeting.
Sua renúncia apressou a conclusão da reunião.
Synonyms
speed up the conclusionaccelerate the conclusionexpedite the conclusionbring forward the conclusionrush to a conclusion
Antonyms
delay the conclusionpostpone the conclusionslow down the conclusionprolong the conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apressar a conclusão
most common usage
São Paulo
acelerar a conclusão
alternative phrasing
Portugal
apressar a conclusão
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut to the chase
bring matters to a head
move toward closure
wrap things up
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