Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-an-end-to
Phrase
/pʊt æn ɛnd tuː/
Definition
To cause something to stop or conclude; to terminate something that has been ongoing.
Examples
- The policy initiatives aim to put an end to poverty in the region.
- After years of negotiations, they finally managed to put an end to the conflict.
- She decided to put an end to her unhealthy habits for a better lifestyle.
Meaning
The phrase “put an end to” is used to indicate the act of stopping or ending a particular situation, action, or condition.
Synonyms
- terminate
- cease
- end
- stop
- conclude
