Finish off Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɪnɪʃ/ /ˈɔf
FIN-ish AWF
ˈfɪnɪʃ/ /ˈɒf
FIN-ish OF
Definition
To complete the last part of something, or to completely defeat, kill, or destroy someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal phrase. Used for both harmless ('finish off a meal') and violent/deadly contexts ('finish off an opponent'). Often means to do the last part or to defeat/eliminate completely. Not as formal as 'complete' or as strong as 'destroy' unless in violent context.
Spanish: terminar - acabar con (eliminar)Portuguese (BR): terminar - acabar (completar) - eliminar (pessoa/animal)Portuguese (PT): terminar - acabar (completar) - eliminar (pessoa/animal)Chinese (Simplified): 完成 - 彻底消灭Chinese (Traditional): 完成 - 徹底消滅Hindi: समाप्त करना - पूरी तरह खत्म करनाArabic: ينهي - يقضي علىBengali: শেষ করা - শেষ করে ফেলা - নিঃশেষ করাRussian: доделать - прикончить - добитьJapanese: 仕上げる - やっつけるVietnamese: hoàn thành nốt - kết liễuKorean: 끝내다 - 마무리하다 - 처리하다 (상대방을)Turkish: bitirmek - tamamlamak - tamamen yok etmekUrdu: مکمل کرنا - ختم کرناIndonesian: menyelesaikan - menghabisi
Example Sentences
Let's finish off this last piece of cake.
basic
She worked late to finish off the project.
basic
The medicine should finish off the germs.
basic
Can you finish off the report while I make some calls?
natural
He was so tired, running that last mile really finished him off.
natural
The team scored two more goals to finish off their rivals.
natural