1. completes or brings to an end
2. uses up completely
3. applies a final coating or treatment to a surface

1. final coatings or treatments applied to surfaces
2. the final parts or conclusions of events

Examples

• She finishes her homework before dinner every night.
• The carpenter finishes the wood with a protective stain.
• He always finishes his plate at restaurants.
• The race finishes at the town square.
• The furniture has several different finishes available.
• We watched the exciting finishes of both games.
• The painter finishes each room with careful attention to detail.