Finish off
verb
To complete, to finalize.
He just needs to finish off his homework then he can play.
Often appears as...
- finish off a task
- finish off a project
verb
To consume completely, especially food or drink.
Can you finish off the pizza? I'm getting full.
Often appears as...
- finish off the pizza
- finish off the drink
verb
To defeat or eliminate, particularly in sports or a competition.
The Star Strikers finished off their rivals in the semi-finals comfortably.
Often appears as...
- finish off a team
- finish off a challenge
Usage tips
Sporting
verb
To kill or put an end to something or someone.
In the movie, the hero finished off the villain in a grand showdown at the end.
Often appears as...
- finish off a villain
- finish off a threat
Usage tips
Negative
verb
To complete, to finalize.
He just needs to finish off his homework then he can play.
Often appears as...
- finish off a task
- finish off a project
verb
To consume completely, especially food or drink.
Can you finish off the pizza? I'm getting full.
Often appears as...
- finish off the pizza
- finish off the drink
verb
To defeat or eliminate, particularly in sports or a competition.
The Star Strikers finished off their rivals in the semi-finals comfortably.
Often appears as...
- finish off a team
- finish off a challenge
Usage tips
Sporting
verb
To kill or put an end to something or someone.
In the movie, the hero finished off the villain in a grand showdown at the end.
Often appears as...
- finish off a villain
- finish off a threat
Usage tips
Negative
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Final Touches
Used when referring to the last actions needed to complete a task or process.
After painting the mural, she finished off with a clear coat.
Pro Tip 2/2Task Context
Often used when the remaining work is minimal and easy to accomplish.
I have to finish off the summary, then I'm done with the report.
Pro Tip 1/2Final Touches
Used when referring to the last actions needed to complete a task or process.
After painting the mural, she finished off with a clear coat.
Pro Tip 2/2Task Context
Often used when the remaining work is minimal and easy to accomplish.
I have to finish off the summary, then I'm done with the report.
Pro Tip 1/2Final Touches
Used when referring to the last actions needed to complete a task or process.
After painting the mural, she finished off with a clear coat.
Pro Tip 2/2Task Context
Often used when the remaining work is minimal and easy to accomplish.
I have to finish off the summary, then I'm done with the report.
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