📒 after a long time, especially when there has been some difficulty or delay
The performance finally started half an hour late.
The law was finally passed in May 2019.
I finally managed to get her attention.
📒 used to introduce the last in a list of things
And finally, I would like to thank you all for coming here today.
Finally, stir in the fruit and walnuts.
This essay has the following aims: first, to investigate how international students in the UK use humour; second, to examine how jokes can help to establish social relationships; and third, to explore the role that humour plays in helping overseas students adjust to life in the UK.
📒 in a way that ends all discussion about something
The matter was not finally settled until later.
A Home Office spokesman said nothing had been finally decided upon.