Finish

/ˈfɪnɪʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The last part of something, especially the end of a task or event.

We have just a short finish to the project left.

The degree of smoothness or refinement of a surface.

The table has a beautiful varnish finish.

verb

To bring something to a complete end or to reach a conclusion.

I need to finish my homework before I can go out.

To complete a task or an activity.

She finished painting the fence yesterday.

To consume all of a particular food or drink.

He finished his drink in one gulp.

Middle English 'finisshen', from Old French 'finit', from Latin 'finire', meaning 'to bound, limit, or end'.

finish line

The end point of a race.

finish strong

To conclude something with a strong effort or performance.

finish what you started

To complete a task once begun.

completion

The act of finishing or completing something.

end

A final part of something.

To finish someone off

He was so tired that he just needed to finish someone off with a quick nap.

Finishing move

In the video game, he executed a finishing move to defeat his opponent.