endgame
/ˈɛndgeɪm/Definitions
1. noun
The final stage or phase of a process or situation, especially a conflict or competition, where the outcome is decisive.
“The company’s financial struggles had reached its endgame, and bankruptcy seemed inevitable.”
2. noun
A plan or strategy for achieving a desired outcome in a situation or conflict.
“The team’s endgame was to secure a decisive victory in the championship match.”
3. noun
A game or situation in which the players have no further moves or options, especially chess.
“The current position in the game was a classic endgame, with only a few possible outcomes.”
4. verb
To bring a situation or conflict to a decisive conclusion, often by making a final move or decision.
“The company’s board of directors decided to endgame the struggling project and cut their losses.”