polish_off | ||
1. | [ verb ] finish a task completely | |
Synonyms: | get_through clear_up finish_up mop_up wrap_up finish_off | |
Examples: | "I finally got through this homework assignment" |
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Related terms: | complete cap_off completion | |
2. | [ verb ] (criminal law) kill intentionally and with premeditation | |
Synonyms: | murder bump_off dispatch hit remove slay | |
Examples: | "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered" |
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Related terms: | kill execute burke murder murderer dispatch | |
3. | [ verb ] (food) finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table | |
Synonyms: | finish eat_up | |
Examples: | "She polished off the remaining potatoes" |
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Related terms: | eat tuck_in | |
Similar spelling: |
polish_up police_office |