expire
/ɪkˈspaɪə/ · /ɪkˈspaɪr/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3569 in the learning path
到期；失效
Definitions
v. Reach the end of an officially allowed or valid period.
到期；失效
Example
My passport expires next month, so I must renew it.
我的护照下个月到期，所以必须换发。
When temporary work permits expire, employees may face uncertainty about their future employment and residence.
临时工作许可到期时，雇员的未来就业和居留可能面临不确定性。
Collocations
- a passport expires
- a contract expires
- expire at midnight
Word family
- expiry (n.)
- expiration (n.)
Synonyms
- run out
Usage tip
是不及物动词：合同到期用expires，不用is expired。
FAQ
- What does expire mean?
- Reach the end of an officially allowed or valid period.
- How is expire pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈspaɪə/, US /ɪkˈspaɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
