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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Nabers finished with five receptions for 62 yards, including a key touchdown. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025 Miles Byrd finished with 11 after another rough first half (four points, three turnovers). —

Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025 Betts finished with 11 assists on a day when the Bruins hit 13 triples on 40 percent shooting from deep. —

Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2025 After all, Mahomes finished with a 13-16 record as Tech’s starter. —

Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for finish with