Finishing: meaning, definitions and examples
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finishing
[ ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ ]
end of a race or competition
The finishing of the marathon was a moment of triumph for the runner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He sprinted to the finishing line.
- The crowd cheered as the athletes approached the finishing.
completing a task or activity
Finishing the project ahead of schedule was a great achievement.
Synonyms
accomplishing, completing, concluding
Examples of usage
- She was focused on finishing her homework before dinner.
- He is known for finishing his work with precision and efficiency.
Translations
Translations of the word "finishing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acabamento
- finalização
- término
🇮🇳 समाप्ति
🇩🇪 Fertigstellung
- Abschluss
- Beendigung
🇮🇩 penyelesaian
🇺🇦 завершення
🇵🇱 wykończenie
🇯🇵 仕上げ (しあげ)
🇫🇷 finition
- achèvement
- finition
🇪🇸 acabado
- finalización
- terminación
🇹🇷 bitirme
🇰🇷 마무리
🇸🇦 إنهاء
🇨🇿 dokončení
🇸🇰 dokončenie
🇨🇳 完成 (wánchéng)
🇸🇮 dokončanje
🇮🇸 frágang
🇰🇿 аяқтау
🇬🇪 დასრულება
🇦🇿 bitirmə
🇲🇽 acabado
- finalización
- terminación
Word origin
The word 'finishing' originates from the verb 'finish', which has its roots in Old French 'finir' and Latin 'finire', both meaning 'to end'. Over time, 'finishing' has come to be associated with the completion or conclusion of a task, activity, or event.
See also: finished, finisher, finishes, refinisher, unfinished.