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final sprint
The last, often accelerated phase of a competition, especially in running or racing.
Auf den letzten hundert Metern setzte der Läufer zum Endspurt an.
In the last hundred meters, the runner started his final sprint.
final push
In a figurative sense, the last, intensive work phase before completing a project or task.
Wir sind jetzt im Endspurt vor der Fertigstellung der neuen Website.
We are now in the final push before the completion of the new website.
'Endspurt' (final sprint) is a compound noun made from 'Ende' (end) and 'Spurt' (a short, fast run). The meaning 'last, fast phase' can therefore be derived directly from its components.
Im Endspurt des Projekts müssen alle noch einmal ihr Bestes geben.
In the final push of the project, everyone has to give their best one more time.
Common verbs used with 'Endspurt' (final sprint / final push) are 'zum Endspurt ansetzen' (to start the final sprint), 'einen Endspurt hinlegen' (to put in a final sprint), or simply 'im Endspurt sein' (to be in the final push).
Die Studenten sind im Endspurt vor den Abschlussprüfungen.
The students are in the final push before their final exams.
The word is used literally in sports for the last phase of a race. Much more common, however, is the figurative meaning for the intensive final phase of any kind of task, such as a project, studying, or elections.
Der Marathonläufer hatte keine Kraft mehr für den Endspurt.
The marathon runner had no strength left for the final sprint.
finish
In a race, Endspurt refers especially to the accelerated effort shortly before the finish line. Finish can also mean this final phase, but it can also focus on the entire decisive and exciting conclusion of the race. Endspurt is more precise when there is a clear acceleration; Finish suits the course of the final stage.
Auf den letzten zweihundert Metern begann sie ihren Endspurt und beschleunigte deutlich.
With the last two hundred meters ahead of her, she began her final sprint and accelerated noticeably.
Das knappe Finish des Rennens blieb bis zur Ziellinie spannend.
The race’s close finish remained exciting right up to the finish line.
