snuff out

UK
/snʌf aʊt/
US
/snʌf aʊt/
snuff outverb
snuffed out
Past Simple
snuffed out
Past Participle
snuffing out
Gerund
UK
/snʌf aʊt/
US
/snʌf aʊt/
Traduzioni
The new policy aims to snuff out illegal activities in the area.
Новая политика направлена на то, чтобы прекратить незаконную деятельность в этом районе.
He managed to snuff out the candle before it set the tablecloth on fire.
Ему удалось потушить свечу, прежде чем она подожгла скатерть.
The oppressive regime tried to snuff out any form of dissent.
Репрессивный режим пытался задушить любую форму инакомыслия.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
Definizioni
To extinguish a flame or light.
She snuffed out the candle before leaving the room.
To put an end to something abruptly or suddenly.
The new regulations snuffed out any hope of expanding the business.
To kill or destroy someone or something.
The assassin was hired to snuff out the target without leaving a trace.