1. To shorten or edit the concluding section of a performance, film, book, or other work
The director decided to trim the finale to make the movie shorter.
O diretor decidiu encurtar o final para tornar o filme mais curto.
2. To cut back on expenses or preparations for the final event or closing act
Due to budget constraints, they had to trim the finale of the concert.
Devido às limitações orçamentárias, tiveram que aparar o final do concerto.