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late exit

[/leɪt ˈɛɡzɪt/]
nounpl: late exits
saída tardia
1. An exit or departure that occurs after the expected or scheduled time
The late exit from the highway caused traffic congestion.
A saída tardia da rodovia causou congestionamento de tráfego.
2. In finance/business, a delayed exit strategy or withdrawal from an investment or position
The company's late exit from the market resulted in significant losses.
A saída tardia da empresa do mercado resultou em perdas significativas.
3. In theater/performance, an actor's delayed departure from the stage
The actor's late exit was clearly intentional for dramatic effect.
A saída tardia do ator foi claramente intencional para efeito dramático.
Synonyms
delayed exittardy exitoverdue departure
Antonyms
early exitprompt exittimely departure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
saída tardia
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
saída atrasada
Common alternative in business contexts
Portugal
saída tardia
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

miss one's exit
take the late exit
delayed departure
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