Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
finalize
verb
/ˈfaɪ.nə.laɪz/
Definition
To complete or make a final decision about something.
Examples
- We need to finalize the report by the end of the week.
- Before the contract can be signed, we must finalize the terms.
- After much discussion, they finally finalized their plans for the trip.
Meaning
Finalizing means to bring something to a conclusion or to make it ready for something that comes afterwards, often involving decisions or agreements.
Synonyms
- complete
- conclude
- settle
- wrap up
- finish