extinguish [ɪksˈtɪŋɡwɪʃ]
extinguish
extinguish(
ehk
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stihng
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gwihsh
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to put out a fire)
a. extinguir
The campers extinguished their fire with a bucket of water before leaving the campsite.Los campistas extinguieron el fuego con un balde de agua antes de partir del campamento.
b. apagar
Please extinguish your cigarette before entering the restaurant.Favor de apagar tu cigarro antes de entrar al restaurante.
2. (to turn off a light)
3. (to bring to an end)
a. apagar
Last night's bombing extinguished any hope of signing a peace treaty this year.El bombardeo de anoche apagó toda esperanza de firmar un tratado de paz este año.
b. extinguir
Roy's accident didn't extinguish his passion for motorcycle racing.El accidente de Roy no extinguió su pasión por las carreras de motos.
4. (to cancel)
a. cancelar
The company extinguished outstanding debts of $3,500,000.La empresa canceló deudas pendientes por el importe de $3,500,000.
extinguishtransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. extinguir
2. (light, cigarette)
a. apagar
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