ending
end-ing
verb
Bringing something to a close; ceasing to exist or happen.
"The meeting is ending shortly."
noun
The final part or conclusion of a story, event, or process.
"The film had a surprising ending."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: end, closing, close, conclusion, termination, finish
Antonyms: beginning, commencement, first, get-go, kickoff, middle, offset, outset, showtime, start, starting time