English · Phrasal verb Attested B1

end up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To bring to a conclusion.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Kết thúc một việc gì

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The band usually ends up their concerts with their biggest hit song.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To come to a final place, condition, or situation, sometimes unplanned or unexpected; to turn out.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đạt đến một nơi, tình trạng cuối cùng

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To lift or tilt, so as to set on end.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nâng hoặc nghiêng để đặt thẳng đứng

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “end up” mean?

To bring to a conclusion.

Is “end up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.