end up

verb

1. copula to become eventually; turn out to be

   he ended up a thief

2. intr to arrive, esp by a circuitous or lengthy route or process

   he ended up living in New Zealand

Idioms and Phrases

Arrive at, result in, finish. For example, He thought he'd end up living in the city , or We don't know how Nancy will end up . [First half of 1900s] Also see wind up .

Example Sentences

Norris was the driver who ended up penalised in their battle for the lead in Texas but many of the other drivers felt Verstappen’s defensive tactics were beyond the pale.

From BBC

Or they’ll say something funny or so shocking that you end up kind of laughing in spite of yourself.

From Los Angeles Times

Complications arise and Baker delights in each and every one of them, creating a screwball comedy that will end up breaking your heart.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I’ve had some moments where I’m holding him, and you look down and you’re like, ‘OK, how did that end up on me?’”

From Los Angeles Times

“In my old age, I know I won’t end up on the street,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• become
• come to be
• eventually be
• finish as
• play out
• turn out to be