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to extinguish
01
to end or destroy something entirely
Transitive: to extinguish sth
Examples
The authorities took swift action to extinguish the criminal organization.
02
to make a fire or flame stop burning
Transitive: to extinguish a fire or flame
Examples
The firefighters worked all night to extinguish the raging forest fire.
2.1
to eliminate the brightness of a light
Transitive: to extinguish a light
Examples
The technician adjusted the dimmer to extinguish the bright lights in the theater.
03
to cause the death of someone
Transitive: to extinguish sb
Examples
The assassin was hired to extinguish the target without leaving any trace.
04
to completely end something, leaving no trace or possibility of continuation
Transitive: to extinguish sth
Examples
The treaty was signed to extinguish any further hostilities between the two nations.
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