noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
finishing writing; completing a manuscript
Used when an author finishes writing a manuscript or draft, often for a book, article, or report. Can be used both transitively (the author finishes the manuscript) and intransitively (the manuscript is completed).
作家はついに新作を脱稿した。
The author finally finished writing the new work.
脱稿予定は来月です。
The manuscript is scheduled to be completed next month.