Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
end-abruptly
verb phrase
/ɛnd əˈbrʌptli/
Definition
To stop suddenly or unexpectedly.
Examples
- The meeting ended abruptly when the fire alarm went off.
- After hours of discussion, the debate ended abruptly when one participant walked out.
- The film’s plot was engaging, but it ended abruptly, leaving viewers unsatisfied.
Meaning
To bring something to a close in a way that is sudden and without warning, often leaving no time for a proper conclusion.
Synonyms
- cease suddenly
- stop short
- cut off
- discontinue unexpectedly
- terminate suddenly
