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to finish up
[phrase form: finish]
01
to complete a task or activity thoroughly and entirely
Transitive: to finish up a task or activity
Example
After working late into the night, he managed to finish up the report.
He's been working on the novel for a long time and is determined to finish it up.
02
to consume all of the food or drink that one is eating or drinking
Transitive: to finish up food or drinks
Example
I could n't resist the dessert; I had to finish up the entire slice of cake.
She quickly finished the sandwich up and headed to her next meeting.
03
to conclude or complete, especially the final part of a series or sequence
Intransitive: to finish up in sth | to finish up as sth
Example
She began as an intern, learning the ropes, and finished up as the CEO of the company.
I traveled all over Europe, visiting various cities, and finished up in Paris, where I spent the last week of my trip.
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