Meaning & Definition of word "Demise"
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Demise
/dɪˈmaɪz/
noun:
- 1. The cessation of existence or activity; death.
- Example: The sudden demise of the beloved author left her fans in shock.
- 2. A person's death.
- Example: His demise was mourned by friends and family alike.
- 3. The end or failure of an enterprise or institution.
- Example: The company's demise was attributed to poor management decisions.
- 4. The transfer of an estate or property by a will or lease.
- Example: The demise of the estate to the heirs was meticulously planned.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'demise', from Latin 'demissio' meaning 'to send down'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
meet one's demise:
To die or perish.
demise of a concept:
The end or failure of a particular idea.
in the wake of someone's demise:
Following someone's death.
Related Words
expire:
To come to an end; to cease to be valid.
decease:
To die, especially in a formal or legal sense.
termination:
The act of bringing something to an end.
Slang Meanings of demise
Meaning: Kick the bucket
Example Sentence: When he finally kicked the bucket, we all went to the funeral.
Meaning: Buy the farm
Example Sentence: After the accident, he really bought the farm.