Also means
to complete
Usage Note
Ultimare means to bring something to its definitive conclusion, and is more formal than finire. It is common in bureaucratic and business contexts: ultimare un contratto means to finalize a contract. Use avere as the auxiliary: ho ultimato il progetto.
Examples
"Dobbiamo ultimare il progetto entro venerdì."
Natural Translation
We need to finalize the project by Friday.

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