1. A sudden, steep, or abrupt conclusion to something, often unexpected and dramatic
The movie had a precipitous ending that left audiences stunned.
O filme teve um fim abrupto que deixou a plateia chocada.
2. A rapid or sharp decline or termination of something
The company's precipitous ending came after years of financial troubles.
O colapso abrupto da empresa veio após anos de dificuldades financeiras.