expire

[ɪkˈspaɪə(r)]

expire Definition

• 1. to come to an end; terminate
• 2. to breathe out; exhale

Using expire: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "expire" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Your subscription will expire next month.

• Example

  The contract expires at the end of the year.

• Example

  The milk has expired, so don't drink it.

• Example

  He expired in his sleep last night.

• Example

  She expired her last breath and passed away peacefully.

expire Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for expire

• end
• cease
• lapse
• terminate
• finish

Antonyms for expire

• begin
• start
• commence

Phrases with expire

• expire date

  the date after which a product, especially food or medicine, should not be used because it may be harmful

  Example

  Make sure to check the expiration date on the milk before drinking it.

• expire a patent

  to allow a patent to come to an end

  Example

  The company decided not to renew the patent and allowed it to expire.

• expire a contract

  to allow a contract to come to an end

  Example

  The parties agreed to expire the contract after two years.

Origins of expire

from Old French 'expirer', from Latin 'exspirare', meaning 'breathe out'

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Summary: expire in Brief

The verb 'expire' [ɪkˈspaɪə(r)] means to come to an end or terminate. It can refer to contracts, subscriptions, or products that have reached their expiration date. 'The milk has expired, so don't drink it.' It can also mean to breathe out or exhale. 'She expired her last breath and passed away peacefully.'