terminate forcibly

[/ˈtɜrmɪneɪt ˈfɔrsəbli/]
verb phrase
encerrar à força
1. to end something abruptly and with force; to stop something violently or against resistance
The security guard had to terminate forcibly the unauthorized access to the building.
O guarda de segurança teve de encerrar à força o acesso não autorizado ao edifício.
2. to dismiss or remove someone from a position in an abrupt or violent manner
The company decided to terminate forcibly the contract due to repeated violations.
A empresa decidiu encerrar à força o contrato devido às violações repetidas.
3. to end a relationship or connection abruptly without negotiation
He had to terminate forcibly his business partnership after discovering fraud.
Ele teve de encerrar à força sua parceria comercial após descobrir fraude.
In Brazilian corporate and legal contexts, 'encerrar à força' is commonly used when discussing contract terminations or removal from positions. In the USA, this phrase is often used in security, business law, and employment contexts. The phrase carries connotations of authority and decisiveness, sometimes implying conflict or violation of prior agreements.
NYC Slang
forcibly shut down
Synonyms / Sinônimos
end forcefullycut off abruptlyforcibly ceaseviolently terminateforcibly discontinue
Antonyms / Antônimos
continue peacefullyextend gentlyprolong graduallynegotiate amicably

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encerrar à força
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
interromper à força
Common alternative in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
botar fim à força
More colloquial variant
Portugal
terminar à força
European Portuguese preference with 'terminar' instead of 'encerrar'

Related Words

forcibleterminationabrupt endingforced removalviolent cessation

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut someone off
pull the plug on something
shut down hard
bring something to a halt
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