Expire

usgb/ɪkˈspaɪər/
verb

To come to an end; to stop being in effect.

My driver's license will expire next month.
Visual representation of "expire" - To come to an end; to stop being in effect.

Often appears as...

  • license expire
  • contract expire
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Time Limit

Use 'expire' when referring to something valid for a limited time and then stops being valid.

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Your password will expire in 90 days.
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Legal Documents

'Expire' is often used with official documents like contracts, visas, and permits indicating they are not valid after a certain date.

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My visa will expire if I don't renew it soon.
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Professional Context

Used in formal settings; 'expire' sounds professional when talking about deadlines or official end dates.

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The offer will expire at midnight.
Visual representation of the word "Expire"

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