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US/ɪkˈspaɪr/
UK/ɪkˈspaɪə/
to come to an end, especially when a time limit for using or being valid is reached
In context
My passport expires in March, so I need to renew it soon.
The offer expires at midnight on Friday, so order today.
Once the contract expires, either side may choose not to renew it.
Words that go with expire
verb + preposition
- expire at midnightThe offer will expire at midnight.
- expire onThe coupon expires on June 30.
- expire afterThe coupon will expire after thirty days, so use it soon.
verb + adverb
- expire automaticallyThe trial expires automatically after thirty days.
- expire soonThe warranty will expire soon.
adjective + preposition
- about to expireYour subscription is about to expire.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The ticket is expired on Friday.Correct: The ticket expires on Friday.