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

“I expect that the proposed rule—once finalized—will reduce class action litigation over time,” said Rick Nowak, a lawyer at Mayer Brown who has defended plan sponsors in Erisa suits.

From Barron's

The county is moving toward finalizing the proposal, and has granted it an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act — a point of contention for many residents.

From Los Angeles Times

But that question goes unanswered in light of their task; they have a comeback album to finalize, and too many people to please.

From Salon

Paramount hopes to finalize the takeover by September.

From Los Angeles Times

Xi chose instead to focus on finalizing a high-priority trade truce.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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