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tactfully conclude

[ˈtæktfəli kənˈkluːd]
verb phrase
concluir com tato
1. to end a conversation, meeting, or situation in a diplomatic and considerate way that avoids offending or upsetting others
She tactfully concluded the meeting by thanking everyone for their input and scheduling a follow-up.
Ela concluiu a reunião com tato agradecendo a todos pelos comentários e agendando um acompanhamento.
2. to finish speaking or writing about a topic in a manner that is sensitive to the feelings and opinions of others
The ambassador tactfully concluded his remarks about the disagreement between the nations.
O embaixador concluiu com tato suas observações sobre o desacordo entre as nações.
Synonyms
gracefully concludediplomatically endpolitely finishdelicately wrap upcourteously terminate
Antonyms
abruptly concluderudely endtactlessly finishoffensively wrap up

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
concluir com tato
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
finalizar com jogo de cintura
colloquial variant emphasizing diplomacy
Portugal
concluir com delicadeza
emphasizes gentleness and consideration

Related Idioms & Phrases

close with grace
end on a high note
wrap up diplomatically
finish with finesse
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