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reach promptly

[/riːtʃ ˈprɒmptli/]
verb phrase
chegar prontamente
1. to arrive at a destination quickly and without delay
Please reach promptly for the meeting at 9 AM.
Por favor, chegue prontamente para a reunião às 9 da manhã.
2. to contact or get in touch with someone without delay
I will reach you promptly with the information.
Vou contatá-lo prontamente com a informação.
NYC Slang
get there ASAP
Synonyms
arrive on timeget there quicklycome promptlyshow up without delay
Antonyms
arrive latedelaypostponelag behind

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
chegar prontamente
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
chegar na hora
common colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
chegar rápido
informal alternative emphasizing speed
Portugal
chegar atempadamente
formal standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

arrive in the nick of time
make good time
beat the clock
get the lead out
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