extinguish
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British pronunciation
/ɛkstˈɪŋɡwɪʃ/

Definición y significado de "extinguish"en inglés

to extinguish
01

extinguir

to end or destroy something entirely
Transitive: to extinguish sth
to extinguish definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The company implemented a new strategy to extinguish inefficiencies and improve overall productivity.
La empresa implementó una nueva estrategia para extinguir las ineficiencias y mejorar la productividad general.
02

extinguir

to make a fire or flame stop burning
Transitive: to extinguish a fire or flame
example
Ejemplos
She used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the small kitchen fire.
Ella usó un extintor para extinguir el pequeño incendio en la cocina.
2.1

apagar, extinguir

to eliminate the brightness of a light
Transitive: to extinguish a light
example
Ejemplos
The setting sun slowly extinguished the brightness of the day.
El sol poniente extinguió lentamente el brillo del día.
03

extinguir, eliminar

to cause the death of someone
Transitive: to extinguish sb
example
Ejemplos
The criminal mastermind planned to extinguish anyone who posed a threat to his empire.
El cerebro criminal planeó extinguir a cualquiera que representara una amenaza para su imperio.
04

extinguir, erradicar

to completely end something, leaving no trace or possibility of continuation
Transitive: to extinguish sth
example
Ejemplos
The policy was designed to extinguish any potential threats to national security.
La política fue diseñada para extinguir cualquier amenaza potencial a la seguridad nacional.
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