1. the final stage of a chess game when few pieces remain on the board
Usage: chess
2. the final stage of a process, especially a political or business negotiation

Examples

• The chess master excelled at endgame strategy.
• In the endgame, only the kings and a few pawns remained.
• The peace negotiations have reached their endgame.
• The company’s endgame is to dominate the market.
• We’re in the endgame of this project now.
• The political endgame will determine the election outcome.
• His endgame strategy proved successful in closing the deal.