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vb. (context transitive idiomatic English) to terminate or abolish something
Usage examples of "put an end to".
The towns had been fearful of Radj Hoomas' ambition and avarice, and were delighted to do anything they could for the aliens who had put an end to them.
He figured he'd listen to Dorseter to satisfy his mother, put an end to the tearful messages.
The town decided it would be a waste of money to rebuild it, since by then everyone took the State highway anyway, and that pretty much put an end to the two-way traffic problem.
Besides, this space stuff might finally put an end to all the mockery.
Radley deliberately put an end to his recluse brother's friendly attempt to make contact with the children.
The removal of the proto-Argo to orbit naturally put an end to the side trips.
They tried to put an end to the roving bands of looters, but were never successful at it.