1. to increase speed or pace while moving toward the end point or goal of a race, task, or journey
The runner began to speed up towards the finish line in the final lap.
O corredor começou a acelerar em direção à linha de chegada na volta final.
2. to intensify efforts or quicken pace as one approaches completion of something
The team decided to speed up towards the finish of the project before the deadline.
A equipe decidiu acelerar em direção ao término do projeto antes do prazo.