Problem: Sentence1: The wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finish.
Sentence2: Excitement grew as the finish neared.
Q: Does the term finish mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: The familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats.
Sentence2: His conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post.
Q: Does the term conflict mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: The drums beat all night.
Sentence2: Beat the table with his shoe.
Q: Does the term beat mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: Cut a disk.
Sentence2: This cuts into my earnings.
Q: Does the term cut mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
different meanings