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simultaneous finishing

[ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəs ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ]
noun
término simultâneo
1. The act or event of two or more participants completing a race, task, or competition at exactly the same time
The simultaneous finishing of both swimmers made it impossible to declare a single winner.
O término simultâneo dos dois nadadores tornou impossível declarar um único vencedor.
2. A competitive result where multiple competitors cross the finish line or complete their objective at the identical moment
The photo finish revealed a simultaneous finishing between the two runners.
A foto de chegada revelou um término simultâneo entre os dois corredores.
Synonyms
tie finishdead heatphoto finishconcurrent completionsynchronized finish
Antonyms
clear winnerdecisive victoryseparate finishesstaggered completion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
término simultâneo
Most commonly used in sports contexts
São Paulo
finição simultânea
Alternative technical usage in industrial contexts
Portugal
chegada simultânea
Preferred term emphasizing the arrival aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

photo finish
dead heat
neck and neck
cross the finish line together
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