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finish off

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb finish off has 1 sense
  1. get through, wrap up, finish off, mop up, polish off, clear up, finish up - finish a task completely; "I finally got through this homework assignment"
    --1 is one way to complete, finish
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Something ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Term: "Finish Off"

Part of Speech: Phrasal verb

Sense 1: To complete or conclude something.

Example sentence: After days of hard work, she finally finished off her project and submitted it to her boss.

Sense 2: To consume or use up the last remaining quantity of something, especially food or drink.

Example sentence: We finished off the pizza and then ordered some dessert.

Sense 3: To defeat or overcome someone or something decisively.

Example sentence: The champion boxer finished off his opponent with a powerful knockout punch.

Sense 4: To kill or cause the death of someone or something.

Example sentence: The predator swiftly finished off its prey.

Sense 5: Locally used to refer to the act of thoroughly cleaning or tidying up.

Example sentence: Before leaving, make sure to finish off your room, so it looks neat and organized.


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