This is the 1742nd most frequent Portuguese word.
encerrar
"Encerrar" means "to close, to end, or to shut down."
Here, 'encerrar' means to conclude or finish a formal event, such as a meeting.
Vou encerrar a reunião agora.
I will conclude the meeting now.
In this case, 'encerrar' metaphorically refers to bringing an end to a period or phase in life.
Ela decidiu encerrar aquele capítulo da sua vida.
She decided to close that chapter of her life.
Here, 'encerrar' is used to temporarily halt or discontinue a conversation, emphasizing cessation.