finalize

American  

[fahyn-l-ahyz] / ˈfaɪn lˌaɪz /

especially British, finalise

verb (used with object)

finalized, finalizing

1. to put into final form; complete all the details of.

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verb (used without object)

finalized, finalizing

1. to complete an agreement; conclude negotiations.

   We should finalize by the end of the week.

finalize British  

/ ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to put into final form; settle

   to finalize plans for the merger

2. (intr) to complete arrangements or negotiations; reach agreement on a transaction

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Spelling

See -ize.

Usage

Although finalize has been in widespread use for some time, many speakers and writers still prefer to use complete, conclude , or make final , esp in formal contexts

Other Word Forms

• finalization noun
• finalizer noun
• unfinalized adjective

Etymology

Origin of finalize

First recorded in 1920–25; final + -ize

Example Sentences

Sudanese authorities have encouraged Moscow’s ambitions, but, until now, remained coy about finalizing such a pact.

From The Wall Street Journal

Washington has put forward a plan to end the nearly four-year conflict, and is seeking to finalize it with Moscow and Kyiv's approval.

From Barron's

In April, Goldman finalized a financing deal for a Mexican toll road in a public-private partnership that involved the country’s government, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

The mediation that led to settling a claim filed by White’s family was finalized in October.

From Los Angeles Times

The French company last week postponed the release of results at the last minute and requested that Euronext halt trading of its shares and bonds as it finalized its accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• agree
• conclude
• decide
• settle
• work out
• wrap up