finish with

phrasal verb

finished with; finishing with; finishes 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!

Examples of finish with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This hybrid is enriched with much-need hydration to impart non-sticky, shiny finish with the staying-power of a stain. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025

Thomas County Central's quarterback Jaylen Johnson finished with 165 passing yards and three total touchdowns. —Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025

The pants have a wide-leg silhouette that works equally well with sneakers, booties, or heels, and they’re finished with a zip-and-button fly and five-pocket styling. —Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025

Senior linebacker Colby Jandrezy earned Defensive Most Valuable Player honors, finishing with 15 tackles and a pass break up that resulted in an interception. —Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Dec. 2025