bring (a task or activity) to an end; complete

they were straining to finish the job

we finished eating our meal

complete the manufacture or decoration of (an article) by giving it an attractive surface appearance

the interior was finished with American oak

prepare (a girl) for entry into fashionable society

where were you finished?

an end or final part or stage of something

a bowl of raspberries was the perfect finish to the meal

I really enjoyed the film from start to finish

the manner in which the manufacture of an article is completed in detail

the car's popularity is helped by its high-quality finish and strong diesel engine