finish with

phrasal verb

finished with; finishing with; finishes with

: to have no further need for (something) : to stop using (something)

Could I see the newspaper when you finish with it?

: to stop being involved with (someone) : to end a romantic relationship with (someone)

She and her boyfriend had another fight, and now she says she's going to finish with him once and for all.

: to stop dealing with, working on, or punishing (someone or something)

When I finish with him he'll be sorry!

I haven't finished with you yet!

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Noah Kim, who finished with 13 points, contributed two key baskets in the fourth quarter off passes from Benjamin. —

Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025 Gibson finished with the ninth most receiving yards and the fourth most receiving touchdowns in Texas’ history. —

Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025 The Dolphins, who finished with a disappointing 8-9 record last season, need a culture change in the locker room. —

Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025 Luckily, this turtleneck fits the bill; it’s finished with a chunky collar and cable-knit detailing down the front. —

Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for finish with