1. to advance quickly toward the end or conclusion of something, such as a race, competition, or task
The runner moved swiftly toward the finish line in the final seconds of the race.
O corredor aproximou-se rapidamente do final na reta final da corrida.
2. to make rapid progress toward completion or achievement of a goal
The project is moving swiftly toward the finish after months of planning.
O projeto está avançando rapidamente para o final após meses de planejamento.