Expire: meaning, definitions and examples

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expire

[ ɪkˈspaɪər ]

^{Context #1}

food

To come to the end of the period of validity or duration. When a product or document expires, it is no longer usable or legal.

Synonyms

end, finish, terminate

Examples of usage

The milk in the fridge will expire tomorrow.
My passport will expire next month.
If you don't use the gift card before it expires, you won't be able to redeem it.

^{Context #2}

subscription

To reach the end of the period for which a subscription or license is valid and needs to be renewed.

Synonyms

end, finish, terminate

Examples of usage

My subscription to the magazine expired last week.
Don't forget to renew your membership before it expires.
If you let your insurance policy expire, you will have to reapply for coverage.

^{Context #3}

contract

To reach the end of the period specified in a contract or agreement.

Synonyms

conclude, end, terminate

Examples of usage

The lease on the apartment will expire in six months.
If the contract expires without renewal, both parties are free to seek other agreements.
The warranty on the appliance will expire next year.

Translations

Translations of the word "expire" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expirar

🇮🇳 समाप्त होना

🇩🇪 ablaufen

🇮🇩 kedaluwarsa

🇺🇦 закінчуватися

🇵🇱 wygasać

🇯🇵 期限が切れる

🇫🇷 expirer

🇪🇸 expirar

🇹🇷 süresi dolmak

🇰🇷 만료되다

🇸🇦 تنتهي صلاحيته

🇨🇿 vypršet

🇸🇰 vypršať

🇨🇳 到期

🇸🇮 potekati

🇮🇸 renna út

🇰🇿 мерзімі біту

🇬🇪 ვადა გასდის

🇦🇿 müddəti bitmək

🇲🇽 expirar

Word origin

The word 'expire' originates from the Latin word 'exspirare', which means 'to breathe out' or 'to die'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent the ending or termination of something, such as a document, subscription, or contract. The concept of expiration is commonly associated with the passing of time and the cessation of validity or effectiveness.