Meaning ofextinguishin English

Verb

1. to stop something burning; quench
   The firefighters worked to extinguish the flames.
2. to completely end or destroy something
   The company's bankruptcy will extinguish all hopes of recovery.
3. to suppress feelings or a situation
   The manager tried to extinguish the rumors about the company's financial troubles.
4. to abolish or cancel a law or right
   The government voted to extinguish the outdated law that restricted individual freedoms.
5. to die or come to an end naturally
   The old tradition will eventually extinguish as younger generations lose interest.