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wrap up quickly

[/ræp ʌp ˈkwɪkli/]
verb phrase
encerrar rapidamente; finalizar rapidamente
1. To finish or conclude something in a swift manner; to complete something promptly
We need to wrap up quickly before the meeting ends.
Precisamos encerrar rapidamente antes que a reunião termine.
2. To put something away or package it hastily
She wrapped up the gift quickly and left for the party.
Ela embrulhou o presente rapidamente e saiu para a festa.
NYC Slang
shut it down fast; close it out quick
Synonyms
finish up quicklyconclude rapidlywind up fastcomplete speedilyhurry up and finish
Antonyms
take one's timedrag onprolongdelaystall

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encerrar rapidamente; finalizar rápido
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
arredondar rápido; fechar rápido
More colloquial usage
São Paulo
encerrar logo; finalizar na pressa
Business and professional contexts
Portugal
acabar depressa; concluir rapidamente
Standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

call it a day
pull the plug
bring things to a close
get the show on the road
make it snappy
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