Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to put an end to something
phrase
/tə pʊt æn ɛnd tə ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To stop or conclude an activity or situation.
Examples
- After much deliberation, the board decided to put an end to the ongoing dispute.
- The teacher felt it was time to put an end to the students’ constant distractions during class.
- We must put an end to pollution if we want to save the environment.
Meaning
This phrase indicates the action of ending or terminating a particular event, process, or issue.
Synonyms
- terminate
- conclude
- cease
- end
- finish
