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late finish

[/leɪt ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
nounpl: late finishes
término tardio
1. The completion of work, an event, or activity later than the originally scheduled or expected time
The project had a late finish due to unforeseen complications.
O projeto teve um término tardio devido a complicações imprevistas.
2. In sports, a finish or result that occurs in the final moments of competition
It was an exciting late finish in the championship game.
Foi um término emocionante no final do jogo do campeonato.
3. In scheduling, an activity or shift that ends later than standard hours
The workers had a late finish on Friday, staying until 8 PM.
Os trabalhadores tiveram um término tardio na sexta-feira, ficando até as 20h.
Synonyms
delayed completionlate completionextended finishing time
Antonyms
early finishtimely completionon-time finish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
término tardio
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
conclusão atrasada
Business context usage
Portugal
fim tardio
Commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

down to the wire
finish line
against the clock
last-minute finish
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