finˈisher noun

1. A person who finishes
2. A person who completes or perfects, esp in crafts
3. A finishing or knockout blow

finˈishing noun and adjective

finishing post noun

The post marking the end of a race (esp for horses)

finishing school noun

An expensive establishment where some girls complete their education, with emphasis on social refinements, etc rather than academic achievement

finishing touch or finishing stroke noun

(often in pl) the last minor improvement needed to achieve perfection

finish off

1. To complete, put the finishing touches to
2. To eat or drink the last of
3. To complete the defeat or destruction of
4. To administer a final killing blow to
5. To end

finish up

1. To finish
2. To end up, be or become in the end

finish with

1. To end relations or dealings with
2. To come to the end of one's need or use for