finalize

/ˈfaɪnaɪlɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to bring to an end or complete; to make something final or definitive

“The company will finalize the contract by the end of the month.”

2. verb

to make something official or official-looking; to formalize

“The lawyer finalized the will, making it official.”

3. noun

the act of bringing something to a final state or completion

“The finalization of the project took several weeks.”

Synonyms

  • complete
  • conclude
  • finalize

Antonyms

  • cancel
  • delay
  • postpone