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wind up promptly
[/wɪnd ʌp ˈprɒmptli/]
verb phrase
encerrar prontamente
1.
to finish or conclude something quickly and without delay
The meeting needs to wind up promptly at 5 PM.
A reunião precisa encerrar prontamente às 17h.
2.
to bring something to a quick end in an efficient manner
Let's wind up promptly so everyone can leave on time.
Vamos encerrar prontamente para que todos possam sair no horário.
NYC Slang
wrap it up quick
Synonyms
finish quickly
conclude promptly
wrap up speedily
terminate immediately
end swiftly
Antonyms
drag on
delay
prolong
extend
postpone
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
encerrar prontamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
terminar logo
colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
finalizar rapidinho
informal variant
Portugal
terminar prontamente
European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
wind down
wrap up
call it a day
bring to a close
finish the job
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