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extinguishing
UK
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
Translations
The extinguishing of the fire took several hours.
Тушение пожара заняло несколько часов.
Additional translations
Definitions
The extinguishing of the campfire was necessary before leaving the site.
The extinguishing of the old traditions was met with resistance by the community.
Synonyms
UK
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe substances or devices that put out fire.
Definitions
The extinguishing foam covered the burning oil within seconds.
Synonyms
extinguishing
Gerund
extinguished
Past Simple
extinguished
Past Participle
extinguishing
Gerund
UK
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
US
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
Translations
They managed to extinguish the candle before it burned out completely.
Им удалось погасить свечу, прежде чем она полностью сгорела.
He used a blanket to extinguish the fire.
Он использовал одеяло, чтобы гасить огонь.
Firefighters work hard to extinguish the flames.
Пожарные усердно работают, чтобы тушить пламя.
Additional translations
Definitions
Firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze.
The new policy aims to extinguish any remaining doubts about the company's commitment to sustainability.
The company plans to extinguish its outstanding loans within five years.