finish with
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finished with; finishing with; finishes with
Definition of finish with
1 : to have no further need for (something) : to stop using (something)
Could I see the newspaper when you finish with it?
2 : to stop being involved with (someone) : to end a romantic relationship with (someone)
She and her boyfriend had another fight, and now she says she's going to finish with him once and for all.
3 : to stop dealing with, working on, or punishing (someone or something)
When I finish with him he'll be sorry! I haven't finished with you yet!
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