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to put an end to something
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to cause something to stop or finish, often in a permanent way
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Example
The government put an end to the war by signing a peace treaty.
The students decided to come for the school bully and put an end to the harassment.
The fire department put an end to the fire by extinguishing it.
The expert's research findings provided the final word on the controversial scientific theory, putting an end to the debate.
The government decided to put an end to the illegal wildlife trade in the region.
