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"

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"

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"

Related terms: eat tuck_in
Similar spelling:   polish_up
  police_office