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."
inseparable
finish with
B1 neutral inseparable transitive
To no longer need or use something, to have completed a relationship or association, or to have nothing more to say or do regarding something.
In plain English
To be done using something or to end a relationship with someone.
What does "finish with" mean?
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
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."
inseparable
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "finish with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
book tool partner project meeting subject
How to conjugate "finish with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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