expire
word
Definition
To come to the end of a fixed period of time, so that something is no longer valid or effective. Often used for documents, subscriptions, or food.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal and used in legal, official, or technical contexts. Common with 'expire date', 'passport expires', and 'license expires'. Can also refer gently to the end of life (formal/euphemistic: 'he expired'). Don't confuse with 'inspire' or 'aspire'.
Spanish: caducar - expirar - vencerPortuguese (BR): expirar - vencer - caducarPortuguese (PT): expirar - caducar - terminarChinese (Simplified): 过期 - 失效Chinese (Traditional): 過期 - 失效Hindi: समाप्त होना - समाप्ति होनाArabic: تنتهي صلاحيته - ينقضيBengali: মেয়াদ শেষ হওয়া - বাতিল হওয়াRussian: истекать - закончиться (срок действия)Japanese: 有効期限が切れる - 期限が切れるVietnamese: hết hạn - hết hiệu lựcKorean: 만료되다 - 끝나다 (유효기간이)Turkish: süresi dolmak - geçerliliğini yitirmekUrdu: معیاد ختم ہونا - مدت پوری ہوناIndonesian: hết hạn - hết hiệu lực
Example Sentences
My passport will expire next month.
basic
The milk has expired, don't drink it.
basic
The offer will expire at midnight.
basic
If your driver's license expires, you'll need to renew it immediately.
natural
Check the date so your medication doesn't expire before you use it.
natural
The coupon expired last week, so it's no longer valid.
natural