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I've done it with Broadcast News-where there was no finish line, there was no agenda that I had to move all the characters to this point, that I was sort of open to what happens.
James L. Brooks

Meaning of "finish line" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FINISH LINE

finish line  [ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FINISH LINE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Finish line is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FINISH LINE


airline
ˈɛəˌlaɪn
align
əˈlaɪn
aline
əˈlaɪn
Caroline
ˈkærəˌlaɪn
dateline
ˈdeɪtˌlaɪn
deadline
ˈdɛdˌlaɪn
decline
dɪˈklaɪn
headline
ˈhɛdˌlaɪn
hotline
ˈhɒtˌlaɪn
Klein
klaɪn
landline
lænd laɪn
ligne
laɪn
line
laɪn
main-line
meɪn laɪn
offline
ˈɒfˌlaɪn
online
ˈɒnˌlaɪn
outline
ˈaʊtˌlaɪn
skyline
ˈskaɪˌlaɪn
timeline
ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn
waterline
ˈwɔːtə laɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FINISH LINE

finically
finicalness
finickety
finickiness
finicking
finicky
fining
finings
finis
finish
finished
finished product
finisher
finishing
finishing line
finishing school
finishing touch
Finisterre
finite
finite state grammar

WORDS THAT END LIKE FINISH LINE

all along the line
bottom line
cell line
command line
credit line
discipline
dotted line
front line
hold the line
land line
lay on the line
main line
on line
product line
production line
red line
sign on the dotted line
six-yard line
step out of line
tag line
toe the line

Synonyms and antonyms of finish line in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «finish line» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FINISH LINE

Find out the translation of finish line to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of finish line from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «finish line» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

终点线
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

línea de meta
570 millions of speakers

English

finish line
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फिनिश लाइन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خط النهاية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

финиш
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

linha de chegada
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শেষ সীমানা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ligne d´arrivée
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

garisan penamat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ziellinie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ゴール
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

결승선
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Baris rampung
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đích
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பூச்சு வரி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अंतिम रेषा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bitiş çizgisi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

traguardo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

finish line
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фініш
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

linia de sosire
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γραμμή του τερματισμού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eindstreep
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mållinjen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mållinjen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of finish line

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FINISH LINE»

The term «finish line» is very widely used and occupies the 22.373 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FINISH LINE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about finish line

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10 QUOTES WITH «FINISH LINE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word finish line.
1
Thomas P.M. Barnett
You can't drag people from understanding to action. A customer isn't actually at the last mile if you're the one dragging her to the finish line.
2
Kim Basinger
It always takes the truth a little bit longer to cross the finish line.
3
Ralph Boston
Being the first to cross the finish line makes you a winner in only one phase of life. It's what you do after you cross the line that really counts.
4
James L. Brooks
I've done it with Broadcast News-where there was no finish line, there was no agenda that I had to move all the characters to this point, that I was sort of open to what happens.
5
Julian Castro
In the end, the American dream is not a sprint, or even a marathon, but a relay. Our families don't always cross the finish line in the span of one generation. But each generation passes on to the next the fruits of their labor.
6
Jim Courier
I think all of us who kind of live within the sport recognize that Davis Cup certainly could be a little more visible if perhaps there were some adjustments made to it, and it was made a little bit more easy to understand for the fans, if there's a little bit more of a start and finish line.
7
Richard M. DeVos
If I had some idea of a finish line, don't you think I would have crossed it years ago?
8
Prabal Gurung
I am not the kind of designer who is racing to the finish line, so while collaborations are important for our growth, each and every one has to be strategic and well-timed with what we have going on internally.
9
Joe Henderson
In fact, the bandits steal the drinks and assistance provided along the course. Worse, they cross the finish line and mess up the scoring of legitimate runners.
10
Marcel Hirscher
It's incredible how many emotions you feel when crossing the finish line and seeing that you are No. 1.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FINISH LINE»

Discover the use of finish line in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to finish line and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Crossing the Finish Line: Completing College at America's ...
This groundbreaking book sheds light on such serious issues as dropout rates linked to race, gender, and socioeconomic status.
William G. Bowen, Matthew M. Chingos, Michael S. McPherson, 2009
2
Heading Toward the Final Finish Line
What a great example to us all in our run as believers, our run in every day life, and of course our run on the course!" "Rrrick" Karampatsos is a Christian and a marathoner.
Rrrick Karampatsos, 2008
3
Starting at the Finish Line: Coach Al Buehler's Timeless Wisdom
And Starting at the Finish Line embodies his advice and memorable “Coachables”—along with commentary and insights by a host of notables, from Coach Mike Krzyzewski and Jackie Joyner-Kersee to Carl Lewis and Joan Benoit ...
Amy Unell, Barbara C. Unell, 2012
4
Train Like a Mother: How to Get Across Any Finish Line - and ...
Counsels women runners on how to train for competitive races, providing coverage of topics ranging from nutrition and recovery to injury prevention and training while juggling a busy schedule.
Dimity McDowell, Sarah Bowen Shea, 2012
5
No Finish Line
More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA
Marla Runyan, Sally Jenkins, 2002
6
See You at the Finish Line
Like a runner, we need proper training and encouragement to make it to the finish line. Dr. Don Wilton uses the Book of Hebrews, while drawing on his personal journey, as a training manual for the race God has called us to run.
Donald Wilton, 2006
7
Finish Line
After getting caught committing a petty act of vandalism two teenage boys land summer jobs at Prairie Winds Golf Course on the east side of St. Louis.
James Ross, 2008
8
Triathlon Training in Four Hours a Week: From Beginner to ...
In Triathlon Training in Four Hours a Week, Eric Harr will give you the inspiration and the right information to accomplish that dream. It will fit into your life, you'll never feel better, and you'll never look back.
Eric Harr, 2003
9
Finish Line
A highly skilled group of domestic terrorists pull off the largest hostage taking incident in U.S. history.
Tom Forest, 2002
10
The race without a finish line: America's quest for total ...
The Race Without a Finish Line shows how to teach employees vital TQM skills - such as teamwork, openness, trust, and collaboration - and how to set up rewards and communications systems that reinforce these values.
Warren H. Schmidt, Jerome P. Finnigan, 1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FINISH LINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term finish line is used in the context of the following news items.
1
A successful cyber sprint, with a questionable finish line
A successful cyber sprint, with a questionable finish line. By Zach Noble; Jul 10, 2015. Tony Scott. U.S. CIO Tony Scott said the government made significant ... «FCW.com, Jul 15»
2
At The Finish Line…Where only the truth matters 7-10-15
Of course Serena beat her sister Venus in the Wimbledon quarter finals. Serena's about to become the first woman since 1991 (Steffi Graff) to ... «New Pittsburgh Courier, Jul 15»
3
Value Stock in Focus: The Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ:FINL)
The Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ:FINL) has been identified as a value stock according to Zacks Research. Value stock investors typically look for ... «Enterprise Leader, Jul 15»
4
Worcester apprentices ready to race to finish line in soapbox car …
A TEAM of apprentices are hoping their soapbox car will take them all the way to the finish line this Sunday. The team of 14 apprentices working with ... «Worcester News, Jul 15»
5
New 'Life Runners' chapter joins race to cross finish line that ends …
Bryan Boll (left) and Dan Miriovsky, founding members of the Gilbert chapter of LIFE Runners, completed the Nun Run in March as its first ... «The Catholic Sun, Jul 15»
6
American boat first to cross finish line in Marblehead race to Halifax
HALIFAX -- An American sailor was the first to cross the finish line in Halifax as part of this year's Marblehead ocean race. The boat called ... «CTV News, Jul 15»
7
The Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ:FINL) Analyst Rating in Focus
The Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ:FINL) shares have been given a 2.35 rating by analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research. Sell-side firms ... «Investor Newswire, Jul 15»
8
14th Ave project at finish line
What to do with remaining funds was the point of discussion at Tuesday's Columbus City Council meeting after the council closed the books on ... «The Commercial Dispatch, Jul 15»
9
Nearing the finish line: What to expect from the cybersecurity sprint
In mid-June, in the midst of a number of public and private sector high-profile cyber breaches, U.S. CIO Tony Scott announced a 30-day ... «GCN.com, Jul 15»
10
Greipel outduels rivals at finish line
NEELTJEJANS, NETHERLANDS – German rider Andre Greipel won a rain-drenched second stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish on ... «The Japan Times, Jul 15»

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