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."
separable
end off
B2 neutral separable transitive
To conclude or round off something in a particular way.
In plain English
To finish or wrap up something, often in a nice or fitting way.
What does "end off" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To bring something off to its end — to conclude it and send it away.
Actually means
To finish or wrap up something, often in a nice or fitting way.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "end off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
evening meal speech presentation celebration day
How to conjugate "end off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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