put an end to (something)

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Definition of put an end to (something)

: to cause (something) to stop or prevent (something) from continuing They promise to put an end to unfair policies. The new mayor vowed to put an end to the violence.

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put (an animal) off the/someone's scent

put (an animal) out of its misery

put an end to (something)

put a new/different complexion on

put an exclamation point on

put another question to

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