finalizar

Definitions of finalizar
  1. verb
    have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
    synonyms: acabar, cesar, concluir, parar, terminar
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    comenzar, empezar, iniciar
    have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
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    caducar, dejar de existir, pasarse
    end, at least for a long time
    desaparecer, desvanecerse, disiparse, esfumarse
    become invisible or unnoticeable
    concluir
    come to a close
    anular, interrumpir, suspender
    come to or be at an end
    resultar
    come out in the end
  2. verb
    bring to an end or halt
    synonyms: acabar, concluir, terminar
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    comenzar, empezar, iniciar, principiar
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
    comenzar, empezar, iniciar, principiar
    set in motion, cause to start
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    abortar, interrumpir
    terminate before completion
    matar
    end or extinguish by forceful means
    interrumpir, terminar
    prevent completion
    interrumpir
    terminate
    acabar, completar, concluir, terminar
    come or bring to a finish or an end
    encontrar
    bring to a close
    cerrar
    complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
    concluir
    finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)
    ejecutar, hacer efectivo, llevar a cabo, poner por obra, realizar
    pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue
    completar, ejecutar, llevar a termino, realizar
    put in effect
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    alterar, cambiar, cualificar, modificar
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  3. verb
    come or bring to a finish or an end
    synonyms: acabar, completar, concluir, terminar
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    ejecutar, hacer efectivo, llevar a cabo, poner por obra, realizar
    pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue
    completar, ejecutar, llevar a termino, realizar
    put in effect
    consumar, perfeccionar
    make perfect; bring to perfection
    consumar, perfeccionar
    fulfill sexually
    cumplir, hacer, realizar
    get (something) done
    completar, despachar, solucionar
    complete or carry out
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    acabar, concluir, terminar
    bring to an end or halt
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