Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

end-up

phrasal verb
/ˈɛnd ʌp/
Definition
To ultimately reach a particular state or position after a series of events, often unexpectedly.
Examples
  • After a long journey, we ended up at a small café in the countryside.
  • He never intended to move to another country, but he ended up living abroad for several years.
  • If you keep walking in this direction, you will end up at the lake.
Meaning
The term refers to the final outcome or conclusion one arrives at after a series of actions or events.
Synonyms
  • wind up
  • finish
  • culminate