give a final answer

/ɡɪv ə ˈfaɪnəl ˈænsər/

verb phrase

  1. To state your definite or conclusive response to a question or problem, often after consideration.

    B1

    transitive

    • "Please give a final answer before you leave."B1
    • "After reviewing the evidence, the committee gave its final answer."B2
    • "The teacher asked the students to give a final answer before moving on to the next topic."B2

  2. To provide the answer that will be submitted in a test, competition, or formal process.

    B1

    transitive

    • "Take your time before you give a final answer on the quiz."B1
    • "Once you give a final answer, you cannot change your choice."B2

Collocations

give a final answergive a final answer to a questionsubmit a final answerchange your final answergive a final answer after deliberation

Word family

answerfinalfinalize