Meaning & Definition of word "Expire"

Expire

/ɪkˈspaɪər/

1. to come to an end; to cease to be valid, effective, or in force.
- Example: The contract will expire at the end of the month.
2. to breathe out; to exhale.
- Example: He took a deep breath and then expired slowly.
3. to die; to pass away.
- Example: The old man expired peacefully in his sleep.

●From Latin 'exspirare' meaning 'to breathe out, exhale'

expire on:

to end on a specific date.

expire after:

to finish or be no longer valid following a certain period.

let something expire:

to allow something to cease being in effect without renewal.

expiration:

the act of expiring; the end of a period.

expired:

having come to an end; no longer valid.

expiratory:

related to the expulsion of air from the lungs.

Meaning: to die or pass away in a colloquial sense.

● Example Sentence: He was so tired he felt like he might expire.

Meaning: to fail or become obsolete, often used in tech.

● Example Sentence: My old laptop finally expired last week.