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finish with

B1 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words

To be done using something or to end a relationship with someone.

Meanings

1 A2 neutral

To have no further need for an object or resource and be ready to return or release it.

"Are you finished with the scissors? I need to wrap a gift."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 idiomatic informal

To end a romantic relationship or personal association with someone.

"She finished with him after she discovered he had been lying to her."

Grammar: inseparable
3 B1 neutral

To have completed what one had to say or do concerning a topic or person.

"I haven't finished with this issue yet — we need to discuss it further."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Common in British English for ending a relationship. Broadly used to indicate you are done with an object, person, or activity. Often implies finality: once you are 'finished with' something, you are done for good.

Commonly used with

book tool partner project meeting subject

Forms

Base
finish with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
finishes with
he/she/it
Past simple
finished with
yesterday
Past participle
finished with
have + pp
-ing form
finishing with
continuous

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