finir — meaning in English
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English meaning
- close verb To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
- end noun The final point of something in space or time.
- end up phrasal verb To reach a particular situation, place or state in the end, especially one that was not planned.
- finalize verb To complete or settle something so it becomes fixed and final.
- finish verb To complete or bring something to an end.
Senses
finir is used for these senses in English:
- close (intransitive) To finish; to come to an end.
- end (transitive) To finish, terminate.
- end up (copulative) To come to a final place, condition, or situation, sometimes unplanned or unexpected; to turn out.
- finalize (transitive) To make final or firm; to finish or complete.
- finish (transitive) To put an end to; to destroy.
close — full definition
- verb To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
- verb To bring something to an end.
- verb To stop operating, whether for the day or permanently.
- adj Near in distance, time, or relationship.
- adj Almost even or evenly matched.
end — full definition
- noun The final point of something in space or time.
- noun A purpose or goal that something is aimed at.
- verb To reach a conclusion, or to bring something to a conclusion.