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to put an end to sth
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to cause something to stop or finish, often in a permanent way
Example
The government decided to put an end to the illegal wildlife trade in the region.
I am putting an end to this argument.
The party host had enough of the disruptive guests and decided to show them the door, putting an end to their unruly behavior.
The government put an end to the war by signing a peace treaty.
The expert's research findings provided the final word on the controversial scientific theory, putting an end to the debate.