Meaning of the word "finish line" in English

What does "finish line" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

finish line

US /ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/
UK /ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/

Noun

1.

a line marking the end of a race or competition

Example:
The runner collapsed just after crossing the finish line.
She sprinted towards the finish line, determined to win.
2.

the end point of a process or task

Example:
We're almost at the finish line of this long project.
It feels good to see the finish line after all that hard work.