Pronunciation: /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
noun The act of completing or reaching the end of something
A1 I am finishing my homework.
A2 She enjoys finishing a book before bed.
B1 Finishing the race was a great accomplishment for him.
B2 The finishing touches on the project really made it stand out.
C1 His finishing time in the marathon was impressive.
C2 The finishing of the novel left readers wanting more.
verb The action of completing or bringing something to an end
A1 I am finishing my homework.
A2 She is finishing her meal before leaving.
B1 The artist is finishing up the final touches on the painting.
B2 After months of hard work, the team is finally finishing the project.
C1 The chef is finishing the dish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
C2 The marathon runner is finishing the race strong, despite the fatigue.
formal The finishing touches on the project were completed with great attention to detail.
informal I'm almost finishing up with my homework, just a few more questions to go.
slang I'm finishing off this burger before we head out.
figurative She was finishing up her time at the company, ready to move on to new opportunities.
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