Definition

1. Verb:
   • To make final; to put the last touches on; to put into final form: To complete the last parts of something, making it ready for approval, implementation, or conclusion.

Usage

• The verb "finalize" is used to describe the act of completing the last details or steps of a process, plan, or document. It implies bringing something to its conclusive state.
• It is a transitive verb, typically followed by a direct object (e.g., finalize a deal, finalize plans).

Examples

• Verb:
  • The committee will finalize the budget next week.
  • We need to finalize the contract details before signing.
  • She is working to finalize her travel arrangements.

Advanced Usage

• "To finalize on something": (Less common but used) To reach a final decision or agreement about something.
  • The board has finalized on the new company policy.
• In business contexts: Often used for contracts, agreements, reports, and plans.
  • The lawyers met to finalize the merger agreement.

Variants and Related Words

• Finalization (noun): The act or process of making something final.
  • The finalization of the treaty took several months.
• Final (adjective): Conclusive; last in a series.
  • This is my final decision.

Synonyms

• Complete: To finish making or doing.
• Conclude: To bring to an end; to finish.
• Settle: To resolve or reach an agreement about.
• Wrap up: (Informal) To finish or complete something.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Finalize with: To complete something in conjunction with someone or something.
  • We will finalize the proposal with the client's input.

Related Idioms

• Dot the i's and cross the t's: To pay attention to the small details when finishing a task. This idiom is related to the careful action implied by "finalize."
  • Before we finalize the report, let's make sure we dot the i's and cross the t's.

Verb

1. make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
   • let's finalize the proposal