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precipitate the end
[/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt ðə end/]
verb phrase
precipitar o fim
1.
to cause something to end suddenly or sooner than expected; to hasten the conclusion or termination of something
The scandal precipitated the end of his political career.
O escândalo precipitou o fim de sua carreira política.
2.
to trigger or bring about an abrupt conclusion
Poor decisions precipitated the end of their partnership.
Decisões ruins precipitaram o fim de sua parceria.
Synonyms
hasten the end
bring about the end
accelerate the end
speed up the end
trigger the end
Antonyms
extend
prolong
delay
postpone
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
precipitar o fim
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
precipitar o fim
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General
acelerar o término
Alternative translation commonly used
Related Idioms & Phrases
hasten one's demise
seal one's fate
sign one's death warrant
the writing is on the wall
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