put an end to (something)
idiom
: 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.
Examples of put an end to (something) in a Sentence
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This at least put an end to rumors about the music director to replace Dudamel.
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
The vote put an end to weeks of public threats from Greene and Republican Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Paul Gosar of Arizona to force a vote to oust Johnson after the speaker helped pass bills funding the government.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
On Tuesday, TikTok fired back against the U.S. government over a law that could put an end to the social video platform.
—Oscar Gonzalez / Gizmodo, Quartz, 7 May 2024
From prep to after care, building a healthy scalp routine can help put an end to the age-old patting.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Apr. 2024
The significant delay is reportedly due to the writers and actors strikes, which put an end to production.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
The move follows Netflix’s decision to put an end to password sharing last year and a similar action in February by Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2024
Joey Graziadei finally put an end to the mystery that left many fans puzzled as to why his eyes are yellow.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
Republican Kari Lake, who is running against Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego, hopes to put an end to a streak of Democratic Senate victories in the state.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
The vote put an end to weeks of public threats from Greene and Republican Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Paul Gosar of Arizona to force a vote to oust Johnson after the speaker helped pass bills funding the government.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
On Tuesday, TikTok fired back against the U.S. government over a law that could put an end to the social video platform.
—Oscar Gonzalez / Gizmodo, Quartz, 7 May 2024
From prep to after care, building a healthy scalp routine can help put an end to the age-old patting.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Apr. 2024
The significant delay is reportedly due to the writers and actors strikes, which put an end to production.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
The move follows Netflix’s decision to put an end to password sharing last year and a similar action in February by Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2024
Joey Graziadei finally put an end to the mystery that left many fans puzzled as to why his eyes are yellow.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
Republican Kari Lake, who is running against Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego, hopes to put an end to a streak of Democratic Senate victories in the state.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Put an end to (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20an%20end%20to%20%28something%29. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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