terminate plainly

[TER-muh-nayt PLAYN-lee]
verb phrase
terminar claramente
1. to end something in a clear, direct, and straightforward manner without ambiguity
The manager decided to terminate plainly the employment contract to avoid any confusion.
O gerente decidiu terminar claramente o contrato de trabalho para evitar qualquer confusão.
2. to finish or conclude something using simple, unambiguous language
He chose to terminate plainly the discussion by stating his final decision.
Ele escolheu terminar claramente a discussão afirmando sua decisão final.
This phrase is commonly used in formal business and legal contexts in both Brazil and the USA to emphasize the need for clarity and directness when ending agreements, discussions, or employment relationships. In Brazilian Portuguese corporate environments, 'terminar claramente' is preferred to avoid legal disputes or misunderstandings.
NYC Slang
cut it clean
Synonyms / Sinônimos
end clearlyconclude plainlyfinish straightforwardlycease unambiguously
Antonyms / Antônimos
prolong ambiguouslycontinue vaguelyextend unclearly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terminar claramente
Most common and understood across all regions
São Paulo
finalizar de forma clara
Business context usage
Rio de Janeiro
dar um ponto final claramente
More colloquial expression
Portugal
terminar claramente
Same as Brazilian, formal context

Related Words

terminateplainlyclearlydirectlyunambiguouslyconcludefinishend

Related Idioms & Phrases

put an end to something plainly
call it quits clearly
draw a line in the sand
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