Finish - translation, pronunciation and examples
finish
end
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When to use finish
Они часто заканчивают работу поздно по пятницам.
Мне нужно закончить это письмо до встречи.
finish usage examples
Они часто заканчивают работу поздно по пятницам.
They often finish work late on Fridays.
Мне нужно закончить это письмо до встречи.
I need to finish this email before the meeting.
Similar words
to bring something to an end; general term for completing tasks
to make something whole or bring all parts to an end; often used for tasks or forms
to complete the last details so something is officially finished; formal/business use
informal: to conclude or wrap up (common for meetings or tasks)
to come to a final point or stop; more about the point of stopping than process completion
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finish synonyms
What's the difference between finish / complete / finalize / wind up / end / accomplish
to bring something to an end; general term for completing tasks
I need to finish the report by 5 pm.
Мне нужно закончить отчёт к 17:00.
to make something whole or bring all parts to an end; often used for tasks or forms
Please complete the checklist before you leave.
Пожалуйста, заполните/завершите этот чек-лист перед уходом.
to complete the last details so something is officially finished; formal/business use
We need to finalize the contract before Friday.
Нам нужно завершить оформление контракта до пятницы.
informal: to conclude or wrap up (common for meetings or tasks)
Let's wind up the meeting—there's nothing more to discuss.
Давайте подведём итоги совещания — больше обсуждать нечего.
to come to a final point or stop; more about the point of stopping than process completion
The meeting will end at 4 pm.
Совещание закончится в 16:00.
to carry out successfully; emphasizes achieving a goal or result
We accomplished all the quarterly objectives.
Мы выполнили все квартальные цели.
They achieved their sales target for the quarter.
Они достигли план продаж за квартал.
informal: to finish something quickly or completely; can be casual or slightly forceful
I polished off the draft before lunch.
Я быстро закончил черновик до обеда.
to bring to an end, often formally or officially (contracts, employment, processes)
The company terminated the contractor's agreement.
Компания расторгла договор с подрядчиком.
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How to pronounce finish and what this word means
finish translation: заканчивать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce finish
/tə ˈfɪnɪʃ/
finish translation
заканчивать
finish examples
They often finish work late on Fridays.
finish transcription
/tə ˈfɪnɪʃ/, /tə ˈfɪnɪʃ/
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finish meaning: what does it mean?
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finish pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
finish is pronounced as /tə ˈfɪnɪʃ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
finish definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
They often finish work late on Fridays. Translation: Они часто заканчивают работу поздно по пятницам.
Is finish part of In the Office vocabulary?
Yes, finish (заканчивать) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is finish part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, finish (заканчивать) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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