finishing work
noun phraseUK /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ wɜːk/
US /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ wɝːk/
The last jobs you do to make something completely done.
The finishing work on the table included sanding and painting it.
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2. The act of completing a task or job.
Finishing work on the report took all afternoon.
3. Construction tasks done at the end of a building project, like painting or installing trim.
The finishing work on the new house starts next week.
4. The time when someone stops working for the day.
He leaves right after finishing work at five o'clock.