Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
complete-the-circle
idiomatic expression
/kəmˈpliːt ðə ˈsɜːr.kəl/
Definition
To bring a situation or process back to its starting point or to its original state.
Examples
- After years of working on this project, we finally managed to complete the circle and see the results of our efforts.
- The story was complex, but by the end of the film, everything came together to complete the circle.
Meaning
This phrase often suggests returning to a point of origin, ensuring that all aspects of a process are considered or concluded.
Synonyms
- bring full circle
- close the loop
- round off
