Last until Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/ /ənˈtɪɫ
LAST un-TIL
lˈɑːst/ /ʌntˈɪl
LAHST un-TIL
Definition
To continue, remain, or be effective up to a specific point in time or event.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for time, duration, or validity. Common with things like events, batteries, or products ('The show will last until 10pm'). Note the word order: subject + 'last until' + time/event. It's not used with people for 'survive'; use 'live until' in that context.
Spanish: durar hastaPortuguese (BR): durar atéPortuguese (PT): durar atéChinese (Simplified): 持续到Chinese (Traditional): 持續到Hindi: तक चलनाArabic: يستمر حتىBengali: টিকে থাকা - স্থায়ী থাকা (সময় পর্যন্ত)Russian: длиться до - сохраняться доJapanese: 〜まで続くVietnamese: kéo dài đến - còn hiệu lực đếnKorean: ~까지 계속되다 - ~까지 지속되다Turkish: ~e kadar sürmek - ~e kadar devam etmekUrdu: تک چلنا - تک برقرار رہناIndonesian: kéo dài đến - còn cho đến
Example Sentences
The meeting will last until noon.
basic
This battery can last until tomorrow.
basic
The show will last until 10 pm.
basic
How long will the sale last until?
natural
I hope my phone battery can last until the end of the day.
natural
The good weather probably won't last until the weekend.
natural