dead-end

²dead–end

verb \ˈded-ˈend\

Definition of DEAD-END

intransitive verb

: to come to a dead end : terminate <the road dead–ends at the lake> <the investigation dead–ended>

First Known Use of DEAD-END

1944

Related to DEAD-END

Synonyms: break off, break up, close, conclude, dead-end, determine, die, discontinue, elapse, end, expire, finish, go, halt, lapse, leave off, let up, pass, quit, stop, terminate, wind up, wink (out)

Antonyms: continue, hang on, persist

Related Words: desist (from), lay off (of), refrain (from); give over [British], knock off, pack (up or in); break down, conk (out), cut out, stall; pause, stay, suspend; abate, peter (out), wind down

Near Antonyms: draw out, extend, prolong, protract

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