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tighten the conclusion

[/ˈtaɪtən ðə kənˈkluːʒən/]
verb phrase
apertar a conclusão
1. To make a conclusion more concise, logical, or compelling by removing unnecessary elements or strengthening the argument
The writer decided to tighten the conclusion by eliminating redundant statements.
O escritor decidiu apertar a conclusão eliminando afirmações redundantes.
2. To strengthen the final argument or statement by making it more persuasive and direct
We need to tighten the conclusion to make our position clearer to the audience.
Precisamos apertar a conclusão para tornar nossa posição mais clara para o público.
Synonyms
strengthen the conclusionrefine the conclusionsharpen the conclusioncondense the conclusionsolidify the conclusion
Antonyms
loosen the conclusionweaken the conclusionexpand the conclusion unnecessarilyobscure the conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apertar a conclusão
Most common form in Brazil
São Paulo
aprimorar a conclusão
Alternative, more formal usage
Portugal
apertar a conclusão
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighten up the conclusion
make the conclusion more airtight
dot the i's and cross the t's in the conclusion
put a bow on the conclusion
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