end off
B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To finish or wrap up something, often in a nice or fitting way.
Literal meaning: To bring something off to its end — to conclude it and send it away.
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To bring something to a conclusion, especially in a satisfying or fitting way.
"We ended off the evening with a toast to the happy couple."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
More common in South African English than in British or American English. Used to describe bringing something to a satisfying conclusion. Less frequent than 'finish off' or 'round off' in standard British or American varieties.
Commonly used with
evening meal speech presentation celebration day
Forms
Base
end off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
ends off
he/she/it
Past simple
ended off
yesterday
Past participle
ended off
have + pp
-ing form
ending off
continuous
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