What are the definitions of “finish up with”?

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1Have or do something at the end or as the last of something.
We attended some workshops and FINISHED UP WITH the keynote speaker.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “finish up with”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb finish up with is to have or do something at the end or as the last of something. It often refers to the final activity or event in a series or sequence.

What are the different verb forms of “finish up with”?

Root Verb	finish up with
Third Person Singular Present	finishes up with
Present Participle	finishing up with
Simple Past	finished up with
Past Participle	finished up with

Example

After the meeting, we will finish up with a group photo.

Example

She finishes up with a summary of the main points.

Example

He is finishing up with the last exercise of the workout.

Example

Yesterday, they finished up with a celebratory dinner.

Example

The conference was finished up with an inspiring speech.

What kind of phrasal verb is “finish up with”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Transitive verb

“finish up with” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.

Example

We finished up with a group photo.

Example

She finished the presentation up with a Q&A session.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“finish up with” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

We finished up with a group photo.

Example

She finished the presentation up with a Q&A session.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “finish up with”?

Finish up with something

Complete the last part or activity of a series or sequence.

Example

After a long day of sightseeing, we finished up with a relaxing boat ride.

Finish up with someone

Conclude a relationship or interaction with someone.

Example

I finished up with my previous therapist and started seeing a new one.

Finish up with a bang

End an event or activity with a grand finale or impressive conclusion.

Example

The fireworks display finished up with a bang, leaving the audience in awe.

Good things to know

Does “finish up with” have an informal or formal tone?

Finish up with is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is appropriate for everyday conversations, as well as more formal settings, such as business meetings or academic presentations.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “finish up with”?

Synonyms

conclude
end with
wrap up with
complete with
terminate with
close with

Antonyms

begin with
start with
commence with
open with
initiate with