Definition of Expire
Expire
ex·pire


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to pass the date at which viability ends;

e.g. The milk had expired.

(verb)
to die;

e.g. He took good care of the hurt animal so that it didn't expire by the time they reached the hospital.

(verb)
to emit or exhale air from the lungs;

e.g. When air is expired from the glottis, the vocal cords vibrate, creating sound waves.



Translate this Word

Select a language from the dropdown and click "Translate Now" to see this word in your preferred language.




Similar Words



Opposite Words



Related Words


Comments



English Words

 

WORD OF THE DAY