polish off meaning and definition

POLISH OFF verb

Definition of polish off (verb)

1. finish a task completely
   • "I finally got through this homework assignment"
   • synonyms: clear up, finish off, finish up, get through, mop up, wrap up
2. kill intentionally and with premeditation
   • "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"
   • synonyms: bump off, dispatch, hit, murder, off, remove, slay
3. finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table
   • "She polished off the remaining potatoes"
   • synonyms: eat up, finish