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    -ishes; -ished; -ishing
    
    to reach the end of (something) :to stop doing (something) because it is completed [+ obj]
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    to be done with building or creating (something) [+ obj]
    
    
    
    
    
    to cause something to end or stop :to reach the end of something [+ obj]
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    [+ obj] to cause the ruin or failure of (someone or something)
    
    
    
    to kill (someone or something already wounded) - usually + off
    
    
    
    to defeat or exhaust (someone) completely - usually + off
    
    
    
    [+ obj] :to use, eat, or drink all that is left of (something)
    
    
    
    
    
    to end a race, competition, etc., in a specified position or manner [no obj]
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    [+ obj] :to put a final coat or surface on (something)
    
    
    
    finishing touch
    
    one of the last things done to make something complete - usually plural
    
    
    
    
    
    finish with
    
    [phrasal verb]
    
    finish with (something) :to have no further need for (something) :to stop using (something)
    
    
    
    finish with (someone) :to stop being involved with (someone) :to end a romantic relationship with (someone)
    
    
    
    finish with (someone or something) :to stop dealing with, working on, or punishing (someone or something)
    
    
    
    
    
    noun
    
    plural -ishes
    
    [singular] :the last part of something :end, conclusion
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    [count] :the final coating on a surface or the appearance produced by such a coating