finalize
gb/fˈaɪnəlˌaɪz/ us/fˈaɪnəlˌaɪz/
B2
Angličtina
~ 7000
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Sloveso
B2
action
1
Make something officially complete
To finish and fix a plan, decision, or document so that it is complete and official.
Vzorec užití:
to finalize [an agreement/plan/decision/document]
Častá chyba:
Learners often use "finalize" when "finish" is more natural in everyday speech (e.g., saying *"I finalized my homework"* instead of "I finished my homework"). "Finalize" is usually used for formal or semi-formal things like plans, contracts, and decisions, not routine tasks. Another common mistake is adding an unnecessary preposition, such as *"finalize on the plan"*; in standard English, you simply say "finalize the plan." Learners may also try to use it as a noun (*"the finalize of the project"*), but the correct noun is "finalization" or simply "the end" / "the completion" of the project.
Synonyma
complete (More general; does not always suggest an official or formal result, whereas "finalize" often does.)
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conclude (Slightly more formal and often used for meetings or negotiations; "finalize" highlights the act of making something ready and fixed.)
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settle (Emphasizes resolving disagreement; "finalize" focuses on making the result definite and official.)
Antonyma
postpone (Delays a decision or arrangement instead of making it final now.)
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leave open (Keeps a decision or issue undecided, the opposite of making it final.)
Kolokace
finalize a deal
|finalize a contract
|finalize plans
|finalize the details
|finalize the schedule
|finalize your decision
Témata
business
|law
|work
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- We need to finalize the budget before the end of the week.
- They will finalize the contract once the lawyers review the last changes.
- The couple plans to finalize the guest list by Friday.
- After several rounds of discussion, the board finalized its decision.
- Please review the document carefully before we finalize it.
Učební příklady
- We will finalize our travel plans tomorrow.
- The company finalized the contract on Monday.
- I want to read the email again before I finalize it.
- They talked for two hours to finalize the details of the project.
Sloveso
technical
C1
action
2
Run final cleanup in computing
In computer science, to do last cleanup work on data or a program object before it is removed or closed.
Vzorec užití:
to finalize [an object/resource/request]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think the technical sense is the same as the everyday sense and use it in code comments without understanding the specific lifecycle meaning (e.g., using "finalize" where a simpler verb like "close" or "delete" would be clearer). Another confusion is assuming every language or framework has a special "finalize" method; many do not, and they use other patterns (like destructors or explicit cleanup functions).
Synonyma
cleanup (Describes the general action; "finalize" is the more specific term used in some programming languages and frameworks.)
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dispose (Often used in APIs for releasing resources; "finalize" can include such disposal but is tied to object lifecycle semantics.)
Antonyma
allocate (Means to create or reserve resources, the opposite phase of releasing or finalizing them.)
Kolokace
finalize an object
|finalize the request
|finalize the build
|garbage collector finalizes objects
|finalize resources
Témata
technology
|computing
Příklady
- The garbage collector will finalize the object before reclaiming its memory.
- You should finalize any open resources before the application shuts down.
- This hook lets you finalize the request after the response is sent.
- The framework automatically finalizes temporary files when the job completes.
Učební příklady
- The system finalizes the object before it deletes it.
- The program must finalize all open files when it stops.
- Our code will finalize the request and then close the connection.
- This tool finalizes the build and creates the release package.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
finalize
IPA
GB/fˈaɪnəlˌaɪz/
US/fˈaɪnəlˌaɪz/
Slabiky a přízvuk
fi - nal - ize (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (fi)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: finalize
- 3rd Person Singular: finalizes
- Present Participle: finalizing
- Past: finalized
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
finalize a contract
1/fˈaɪnəlˌaɪz ə kˈɑntɹˌækt/
fixed phrase
formal
Complete and agree on a contract
To agree on the last changes to a contract and make it officially ready to sign or use.
Příklady
- The lawyers worked late to finalize the contract.
- We hope to finalize a contract with the supplier next week.
- Both sides are close to finalizing a contract for the sale.
finalize a deal
1/fˈaɪnəlˌaɪz ə dˈil/
fixed phrase
Officially complete a business deal
To finish talking about a business agreement and make it official.
Příklady
- The two companies are expected to finalize a deal by the end of the month.
- We still have a few issues to solve before we can finalize a deal with them.
- They met in person to finalize a deal on the new partnership.
finalize plans
1/fˈaɪnəlˌaɪz plˈænz/
fixed phrase
Make plans definite and complete
To decide the last details of plans so they are fixed.
Příklady
- We should finalize plans for the trip this weekend.
- Once we know the exact dates, we can finalize plans with the hotel.
- They held a short meeting to finalize plans for the event.
finalize the details
1/fˈaɪnəlˌaɪz ðə dˈiteɪlz/
fixed phrase
Complete all small parts of a plan
To finish deciding all the small things in a plan or agreement.
Příklady
- Let's finalize the details before we send the proposal.
- We still need to finalize the details of the schedule.
- They will call you tomorrow to finalize the details of your booking.