End up
/ɛnd ʌp /B1
Intermediate
1. To reach or conclude in a particular state or place, often as a result of circumstances or actions.
- After hours of wandering, we ended up at a cozy little cafe.
- He studied engineering but ended up becoming a novelist.
2. To finally do something, typically not as part of an original plan or intention.
- They were planning to go to the beach but ended up going to the movies instead.
- She wanted to save money, but she ended up buying the dress.
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