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finish with

phrasal verb

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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finish play

  1. : to come to an end : terminate

  2. : end

  3. : to come to the end of a course, task, or undertaking

  1. : something that completes or perfects: such as

  2. : the fine or decorative work required for a building or one of its parts

  3. : a finishing material used in painting

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