| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abandon | stop supporting or continuing |
| 2. | abolish | formally put an end to |
| 3. | accomplish | succeed in finishing |
| 4. | achieve closure | reach a final resolution |
| 5. | adjourn | suspend or end a meeting |
| 6. | back out of | withdraw from an agreement |
| 7. | be over | have ended |
| 8. | bow out | withdraw gracefully |
| 9. | break off | stop suddenly |
| 10. | break up | end or disperse |
| 11. | bring off | achieve successfully |
| 12. | bring to a close | end formally |
| 13. | bring to an end | cause to stop |
| 14. | bring to completion | finish successfully |
| 15. | button up | finish and secure details |
| 16. | cap off | finish in a satisfying way |
| 17. | carry through | complete successfully |
| 18. | cease | stop or come to an end |
| 19. | close | bring to an end |
| 20. | come to an end | finish naturally |
| 21. | complete | finish fully |
| 22. | conclude with | end by using |
| 23. | consummate | complete fully |
| 24. | culminate | reach the final stage |
| 25. | cut short | end before expected |
| 26. | decide | reach a final judgment |
| 27. | desist | stop doing something |
| 28. | determine | settle conclusively |
| 29. | die out | come to a complete end |
| 30. | discontinue | stop continuing |
| 31. | dispose of | settle or finish with |
| 32. | dissolve | formally end or disband |
| 33. | draw a line under | declare finished and move on |
| 34. | draw the curtain on | bring to an end |
| 35. | draw to a close | near the end |
| 36. | ebb away | fade toward an end |
| 37. | effectuate | carry out fully |
| 38. | end | come to a close |
| 39. | execute | carry out completely |
| 40. | expire | come to an end |
| 41. | fade out | disappear gradually at the end |
| 42. | finalize | make final or complete |
| 43. | finish | bring something to an end |
| 44. | fizzle out | end weakly |
| 45. | fold | cease operating |
| 46. | follow through | continue to completion |
| 47. | get through | finish successfully |
| 48. | give over | stop doing something |
| 49. | go through | complete the process of |
| 50. | halt | stop completely |
| 51. | have done with | finish and stop dealing with |
| 52. | have finished with | be done dealing with |
| 53. | iron out | resolve completely |
| 54. | jack in | quit or stop |
| 55. | knock off | finish or stop work |
| 56. | lapse | end through passing time |
| 57. | leave off | stop doing something |
| 58. | make an end of | finish or destroy |
| 59. | opt out of | choose not to continue |
| 60. | pack in | stop doing something |
| 61. | peter out | end gradually and weakly |
| 62. | phase out | end gradually |
| 63. | play out | come to its end |
| 64. | polish off | finish completely |
| 65. | pull off | succeed in completing |
| 66. | pull out of | stop participating in |
| 67. | put a stop to | cause to end |
| 68. | put an end to | cause something to stop |
| 69. | put paid to | bring to an end |
| 70. | quit | stop doing something |
| 71. | reach closure | arrive at final resolution |
| 72. | reach the end | arrive at the final point |
| 73. | repeal | officially end a law |
| 74. | rescind | officially cancel |
| 75. | retreat from | withdraw from involvement |
| 76. | revoke | officially cancel or end |
| 77. | ring down the curtain | end a performance or period |
| 78. | round off | finish neatly |
| 79. | round out | bring to completion |
| 80. | run its course | reach its natural end |
| 81. | seal | make final |
| 82. | see through | continue until finished |
| 83. | shut down | close or stop operations |
| 84. | shut off | stop the flow or function |
| 85. | sign off | end formally |
| 86. | sort out | resolve successfully |
| 87. | stop | bring to an end |
| 88. | straighten out | resolve or settle |
| 89. | sum up | state the main points briefly |
| 90. | taper off | decrease toward an end |
| 91. | terminate | end formally or completely |
| 92. | tie up | finish the remaining details |
| 93. | top off | finish with a final part |
| 94. | trail off | end gradually |
| 95. | wind down | gradually come to an end |
| 96. | wind up | bring to an end |
| 97. | withdraw from | remove oneself from |
| 98. | work out | reach a successful end |
| 99. | wrap up | bring to a final close |
| 100. | write finis to | bring to an end |
