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finishes

[/ˈfɪnɪʃɪz/]
verb/noun
termina/acabamentos
1. Third person singular present tense of 'finish': to bring to an end or complete
She finishes her work at 5 PM.
Ela termina seu trabalho às 17h.
2. Plural noun: the final coat or surface treatment applied to something
The different finishes on the furniture give it a unique look.
Os diferentes acabamentos no móvel lhe dão uma aparência única.
3. Plural noun: the final stages or conclusion of an event or process
The finishes of the races were incredibly close.
Os finais das corridas foram incrivelmente próximos.
Synonyms
completesendsconcludesaccomplishes
Antonyms
startsbeginscommences

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
termina/acabamentos
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
termina/acabamentos
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

finish line
finish strong
from start to finish
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