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

Just two years after finishing with a record 65 wins, the organizational tear-down began in March. —Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025

Serve hot, finished with a dollop of sour cream. —Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025

Start with the Boathouse Baked Oysters, and finish with a refreshing slice of Key lime pie. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025

Sengun finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds and Amen Thompson scored 19 as well for the Rockets, who shot 9 for 30 (30%) from behind the arc while losing for the fourth time in five games. —Janis Carr, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025