finish off

UK
/ˈfɪnɪʃ ɒf/
US
/ˈfɪnɪʃ ɔf/

Translations

finish offverb
finished off
Past Simple
finished off
Past Participle
finishing off
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɪnɪʃ ɒf/
US
/ˈfɪnɪʃ ɔf/
acheverPour une victime ou un être déjà affaibli ; registre courant.
The hunter finished off the wounded animal.
Le chasseur a achevé l’animal blessé.
He finished off the last slice of pizza.
Il a fini la dernière part de pizza.
She decided to finish off the project before the deadline.
Elle a décidé de terminer le projet avant la date limite.
Additional translations
abattreSelon le contexte, surtout pour tuer un animal ou une personne déjà affaibli(e).
acheverSoutenu ; peut insister sur l’idée de mener quelque chose à son terme.
Synonyms

Definitions

finish offverb
To complete or conclude something.
She decided to finish off the project before the deadline.
To consume the last part of something, especially food or drink.
He finished off the last slice of pizza.
To kill or destroy someone or something, especially after it has already been weakened.
The hunter finished off the wounded animal.