finish with

phrasal verb

finished with; finishing with; finishes with

: to have no further need for (something) : to stop using (something)

Could I see the newspaper when you finish with it?

: 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.

: 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 With the Hawks missing the postseason and finishing with a 36-46 record, the franchise hopes Risacher is a beneficial piece as questions loom elsewhere on the roster. —

James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 27 June 2024 Hagen finishes with a 301 to edge Ernest Whitcombe by one stroke at Royal Liverpool Golf Club at Hoylake, England. —

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024 Reese had a career-high 25 points plus 16 rebounds, while Clark finished with 17 points and a career-high 13 assists. —

Dylan Manfre, Sportico.com, 25 June 2024 Carrington finished with a team-high 19 points plus six rebounds and two steals. —

Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for finish with

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