Meaning of the word "finish off" in English

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finish off

US /ˈfɪn.ɪʃ ɑːf/
UK /ˈfɪn.ɪʃ ɑːf/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to complete the last part of something

Example:
I need to finish off this report before I leave.
Let's finish off the remaining work quickly.
2.

to kill or destroy someone or something completely

Example:
The disease eventually finished off the old tree.
One more blow will finish him off.
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