finalize

[ˈfaɪnəlaɪz]

finalize Definition

• 1. to complete something, especially an agreement or a plan, by doing the last thing that needs to be done
• 2. to put something in its final form

Using finalize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "finalize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We need to finalize the details of the contract before signing it.

• Example

  I am finalizing my travel plans for the summer.

• Example

  The architects are finalizing the design of the building.

• Example

  The company is finalizing the budget for next year.

finalize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for finalize

• complete
• settle
• seal
• conclude
• finish

Antonyms for finalize

• begin
• initiate
• start

Phrases with finalize

• finalize a deal

  to complete a business agreement or transaction

  Example

  The two companies have been negotiating for months and finally agreed to finalize the deal.

• finalize a divorce

  to complete the legal process of ending a marriage

  Example

  After months of negotiations, they were finally able to finalize their divorce.

• finalize a report

  to complete the writing and editing of a document

  Example

  I am working hard to finalize the report before the deadline.

Origins of finalize

from Latin 'finalis', meaning 'last'

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Summary: finalize in Brief

The verb 'finalize' [ˈfaɪnəlaɪz] means to complete something, especially an agreement or a plan, by doing the last thing that needs to be done. It can also mean putting something in its final form. Examples include 'We need to finalize the details of the contract before signing it.' and 'The architects are finalizing the design of the building.' The phrase 'finalize a deal' refers to completing a business agreement or transaction.