expire
English → English
(time) To come to an end; to cease to be valid or in force
I need to renew my driver's license before it decides to expire at the end of this month.
(English) I need to renew my driver's license before it decides to expire at the end of this month.
The patent for the drug will expire in 2026, allowing other companies to produce cheaper generic versions.
(English) The patent for the drug will expire in 2026, allowing other companies to produce cheaper generic versions.
(medical) To die; to take one's last breath
The elderly patient expired peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
(English) The elderly patient expired peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Hospital records show that the accident victim expired shortly after arriving in the emergency room.
(English) Hospital records show that the accident victim expired shortly after arriving in the emergency room.
Entry ID: en:en:expire · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary