ended up

Definitions

To reach a final state, condition, or place after a series of events.

To arrive at a particular destination or situation, often unexpectedly.

Examples

We got lost in the city and ended up at a small cafe by the river.

I planned to study all night, but I ended up falling asleep on the couch.

Synonyms

resulted in wound up finished concluded landed eventually became turned out

Antonyms

started began initiated commenced originated set out departed