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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌfɪnɪʃ ˈʌp/

finish up means: To do the final part of a job or activity so that it is complete.

verb

COMPLETE TASKB1

To do the final part of a job or activity so that it is complete.

  • I just need to finish up.
  • She finished up her homework before dinner.
  • Are you finishing up the report now?

How to use it: finish something up (Let me finish this up before we leave.); finish up doing something (He finished up painting the bedroom before lunch.)

Similar words: finish, complete, wrap up

Common phrases: finish up your work, finish up the report, finish up at work

EAT THE RESTB1

To eat, drink, or use all of something that remains.

  • Finish up your milk.
  • We finished up the leftover pasta at lunch.
  • Who finished up all the cookies?

How to use it: finish something up (They finished it up before I got home.)

Similar words: finish, finish off, use up

Common phrases: finish up the cake, finish up your drink, finish up the leftovers

Questions about finish up

What does finish up mean?

To do the final part of a job or activity so that it is complete.

What is finish up in other languages?

Türkçe: bitirmek · Español: terminar · Français: terminer · Deutsch: fertigstellen · Italiano: finire · 日本語: 仕上げる

How do you pronounce finish up?

It is pronounced /ˌfɪnɪʃ ˈʌp/.

How do you use finish up in a sentence?

I just need to finish up. She finished up her homework before dinner.

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