Polish Off (Verb)
Meaning 1
Finish a task completely; "I finally got through this homework assignment".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- I polished off the project in just a few hours, feeling a great sense of accomplishment.
- She polished off her thesis in record time, impressing her professors with her dedication.
- After weeks of struggling, I finally polished off the difficult chapter in my book.
- The team worked tirelessly to polish off the software update before the deadline.
- With a final burst of energy, I polished off the last mile of the marathon, crossing the finish line exhausted but exhilarated.
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Meaning 2
Kill intentionally and with premeditation; "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.