give a final answer to a question

verb phrase

1. to state a definite response to a question, so that the matter is settled and no further answer is needed

   B1

   verb phrase; pattern: give + a final answer + to + a question; often used with "after..." or "before..." to show when the answer is given

   • "She gave a final answer to the question."A2
   • "Please give a final answer to the question before you hand in your test."A2
   • "After thinking for a minute, he gave a final answer to the question."B1
   • "The committee refused to give a final answer to the question until all the evidence had been reviewed."C1
   • "After reviewing the evidence, the judge gave a final answer to the question of who was responsible."B2