finishing
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the act of ending or completing a job or project.
the act of bringing a task, project, or process to its conclusion.
Simple“The finishing of the new bridge took much longer than the city expected.”
In context“The finishing of the manuscript required three months of intensive editing after the initial draft was completed.”
Usageoften used as a gerund to describe the final stage of a long process.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the final details, paint, or polish added to something to make it complete.
the final treatment or ornamentation applied to a surface or object to provide a specific appearance or protection.
Simple“The carpenter is busy with the finishing of the wooden cabinets.”
In context“The high-quality finishing on the mahogany desk gave it a deep, lustrous glow that highlighted the natural grain of the wood.”
Usagefrequently appears in the phrase 'finishing touches'.
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
the skill of successfully scoring a goal in a sport like football.
the ability of a player to successfully convert a scoring opportunity into a goal or point.
Simple“The striker is famous for his excellent finishing in front of the goal.”
In context“Despite their superior ball possession, the team lost the match due to poor finishing in the final third of the pitch.”
“She represented the UK in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, with the song Believe In Me, finishing in 19th place.”
“I hope one day I will have my own school.” For Azhari, finishing his degree is also about giving back, putting his engineering skills to work rebuilding the communities the war has damaged.”