1. A conclusion or ending of a competition, race, or event where the competitors are very close in score or performance, with the outcome uncertain until the very end
The football match had a tight finish, with the home team scoring in the last minute.
A partida de futebol teve um final apertado, com o time da casa marcando no último minuto.
2. A situation or project that concludes with little time or resources to spare
We had a tight finish on the project deadline, but we managed to deliver on time.
Tivemos um final apertado no prazo do projeto, mas conseguimos entregar no prazo.