finish

A2 · Elementary

v. to stop or end at a specific time or place.

v. to reach a natural or scheduled end; to terminate.

日本語:終わる※

“The movie finishes at ten o'clock, so we will be home by ten-thirty.”

“The contract finishes at the end of the fiscal year, necessitating a renegotiation of terms if the partnership is to continue.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Sports Informal

v. to win a fight or game by stopping your opponent before the time is up.

v. to secure a victory by stopping an opponent prematurely, typically via knockout or submission.

日本語:フィニッシュする※

“The champion managed to finish his opponent in the third round.”

“Despite a slow start, the challenger looked for an opening to finish the fight before it went to the judges' scorecards.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. the last part of a race, game, or event.

n. the final stage or conclusion of a competition or process.

“It was a very close finish, and the runners crossed the line together.”

“The spectators were treated to a thrilling finish as the two lead cyclists sprinted toward the tape in a photo-finish.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the final appearance or coating on the surface of something, like wood or metal.

n. the final treatment or coating applied to a surface to provide protection or a specific aesthetic quality.

Español:acabado

“The table has a smooth, shiny finish that makes it easy to clean.”

“The architect specified a matte finish for the exterior panels to reduce glare from the afternoon sun.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal

n. the high quality or polished look of a finished product.

n. the degree of excellence or refinement in the final state of a piece of work.

“The craftsmanship was excellent, with a perfect finish on every detail.”

“While the initial design was promising, the final product lacked the professional finish expected at this price point.”