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revise the ending

[rɪˈvaɪz ðə ˈɛndɪŋ]
verb phrase
revisar o final
1. to review and make changes to the conclusion or final part of a written work, film, or other creative piece
The author decided to revise the ending of her novel to make it more satisfying.
A autora decidiu revisar o final de seu romance para torná-lo mais satisfatório.
2. to alter or rewrite the concluding section to improve clarity, impact, or narrative coherence
The director asked the screenwriter to revise the ending before filming the final scenes.
O diretor pediu ao roteirista para revisar o final antes de filmar as cenas finais.
Synonyms
rewrite the endingmodify the conclusionalter the final sceneedit the endingrework the finale
Antonyms
keep the ending unchangedfinalize the ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
revisar o final
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
revisar o desfecho
alternative using 'desfecho' (denouement)
Portugal
rever o final
uses 'rever' which is common in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
refazer o final
alternative meaning to completely redo the ending

Related Idioms & Phrases

give something a new ending
rewrite history
change the script
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