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speed up the end

[/spiːd ʌp ðə end/]
verb phrase
apressar o fim
1. To accelerate or hasten the conclusion or termination of something
We need to speed up the end of this project so we can move on to the next one.
Precisamos apressar o fim deste projeto para que possamos passar para o próximo.
2. To bring something to a quicker conclusion
The director decided to speed up the end of the film by cutting unnecessary scenes.
O diretor decidiu apressar o fim do filme cortando cenas desnecessárias.
Synonyms
hasten the endbring to a close quicklyconclude fasterexpedite the ending
Antonyms
slow down the endprolong the endingdelay the conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apressar o fim
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
apressar o fim / acelerar o final
both terms are commonly used
São Paulo
apressar o fim
standard usage
Portugal
apressar o fim / acelerar o desfecho
'desfecho' is preferred for narrative endings

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring to a head
wrap it up
call it a day
finish strong
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