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Definition finish in British English

finish verb

verb
/ˈfɪnɪʃ/
1

to do the last part of something so that it is complete

Example

I've nearly finished my work.

Example

I wish you'd let me finish my sentence!

Example

She had just finished dressing the children when the phone rang.

Synonyms and related words
complete end carry through
1.1

to stop happening

Example

Lessons finish at midday.

Example

The game finished with the score at 1-1.

Synonyms and related words
X has left the building disappear finish
2

to eat, drink, or use all of something so that there is none left

Example

We finished a bottle of wine between us.

Synonyms and related words
eat swallow have drink swallow have use up run out eat into
3

to be in a particular position at the end of a race or competition

Example

She finished fifth.

Synonyms and related words
ahead a poor second baton
4

to rub a surface, or to put a substance on it, in order to make it smooth and attractive

Example

The table was beautifully finished.

Synonyms and related words
rub wipe polish
Definition finish in British English