encerrar

Senses

1. 1.

   to close, to end, to conclude

   to bring something to an end or finish

2. 2.

   to shut in, to enclose, to confine

   to keep someone or something within boundaries or limits

Examples

• "Vamos encerrar a reunião às cinco horas."

  We'll end the meeting at five o'clock.

• "O evento encerrou com um show de fogos de artifício."

  The event concluded with a fireworks show.

• "Ela decidiu encerrar a conta bancária."

  She decided to close the bank account.

Usage

Very common verb in both formal and informal contexts. Frequently used with abstract nouns like "reunião" (meeting), "evento" (event), "conta" (account), "atividades" (activities). Don't confuse with "acertar" (to get right, to hit). Often used reflexively as "encerrar-se" meaning to withdraw or seclude oneself.