finalize
/ˈfaɪ.nə.laɪz/to complete or make something final, especially after discussion or negotiation
The team finalized the project plan after several revisions.
They completed and approved the project plan after making changes.
Let's finalize the details of the event before sending out invitations.
We should confirm and settle all the details before distributing invitations.
Often used in business or formal contexts to indicate the completion of a process or agreement.
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'finalize' in formal or professional settings. For casual contexts, 'complete' or 'settle' may be more natural.
📖Word Origin
From the Latin 'finalis' (final) + '-ize' (to make). The verb form emerged in the 19th century.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in business, legal, and formal contexts. Can also be used in everyday language to mean completing a task or decision.