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expire

[ɪkˈspaɪə(r)]

expire Definition

  • 1to come to an end; terminate
  • 2to 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

Antonyms for expire

Phrases with expire

  • 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.

  • to allow a patent to come to an end

    Example

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

  • 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.'