To conclude something in a particular state or role. I really think that you and your high school sweetheart will end up as husband and wife.I know I'm an English major, but I really don't want to end up as a teacher.See also: end, up
end up (as)( something ) to become something
at the end of everything. I always knew I would end up as a doctor. If I don't get a job, I will end up a beggar.See also: become, end, up