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lengthy completion

[ˈleŋθi kəmˈpliːʃən]
noun phrasepl: lengthy completions
conclusão longa; conclusão demorada
1. The act of finishing or accomplishing something that takes a considerable amount of time
The lengthy completion of the construction project frustrated the investors.
A conclusão longa do projeto de construção frustrou os investidores.
2. A process or task that requires an extended period to be finished
The lengthy completion of the investigation delayed the court proceedings.
A conclusão demorada da investigação atrasou os processos judiciais.
Synonyms
prolonged completionextended finishingprotracted conclusionlong-term completion
Antonyms
quick completionswift finishingrapid conclusionspeedy completion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conclusão demorada; conclusão prolongada
commonly used in business and formal contexts
Portugal
conclusão morosa; conclusão prolongada
morosa emphasizes tedious delay more than Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

take forever to complete
drag on and on
a long time coming
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