Meaning
permanently, for good
- in a final, permanent manner; once and for all, for good
- conclusively or decisively
In a sentence
L'anno scorso ha deciso di trasferirsi definitivamente all'estero.
Last year she decided to move abroad permanently.
La vecchia fabbrica in periferia ha chiuso definitivamente i battenti.
The old factory on the outskirts has closed its doors for good.
Possiamo considerare questa controversia definitivamente conclusa?
Can we consider this dispute conclusively resolved?
Usage notes
- Often synonymous with 'per sempre' (forever) or 'una volta per tutte' (once and for all).