end · n
end (STOP)
B2 when something stops happening
Dictionary examples:
They are calling for an end to the violence. (32.4)
put an end to sth
B2 to make something stop happening or existing
Dictionary examples:
Mrs. Carroll said she was going to put an end to all the talking and fooling around in our class. (42.4)
He's determined to put an end to these rumors. (48.2)
for hours/days, etc., on end
B2 for hours/days, etc., without stopping
Dictionary examples:
She practices the violin for hours on end. (13.5)
no end
B2 a lot
Dictionary examples:
I've had no end of trouble finding a hotel room. (19.5)
bring sth to an end
C1 to make something finish
Dictionary examples:
The stories in the newspaper brought her career to a sudden end. (42.6)
make ends meet
C1 to have just enough money to pay for the things that you need
Dictionary examples:
I had to get a second job just to make ends meet. (25.2)
not be the end of the world
C2 If something is not the end of the world, it will not cause very serious problems.
Dictionary examples:
It won't be the end of the world if I don't get this job. (13.1)
throw sb in at the deep end
C2 to make someone start a new and difficult job or activity without helping them or preparing them for it
Dictionary examples:
My first job was to organize a huge conference - they really threw me in at the deep end! (39.6)
to/till/until the bitter end
C2 If you do something to/till/until the bitter end, you continue it until it is finished, although it is difficult and takes a long time.
Dictionary examples:
The president fought for his plan to the bitter end. (31.8)
be at/reach the end of your rope
C2 to be so tired, annoyed, or worried by something that you do not feel that you can deal with it
Dictionary examples:
I’m at the end of my rope with these kids! (35.3)
a means to an end
C2 something that you do because it will help you to achieve something else
Dictionary examples:
I didn't particularly like the job - it was just a means to an end. (35.6)
odds and ends
C2 various items of different types that are not valuable or important
Dictionary examples:
I keep odds and ends in that box. (32.0)
We moved most of the furniture to the new house, but there are still a few odds and ends to bring over. (56.0)
the tail end of sth
C2 the last part of something
Dictionary examples:
the tail end of the eighties (38.9)
end (FINAL PART)
A1 the final part of something such as a period of time, activity, or story
Dictionary examples:
The end of school: no more homework! (0.0)
The end of summer: time for school again. (0.0)
At the end, the teacher fell asleep too. (0.0)
At the end, the dog ate homework. (0.0)
The end of the year: time to diet! (0.0)
The end of the test: I forgot everything! (0.0)
I'll pay you at the end of next month. (13.3)
The end of the film was much more exciting than I'd expected. (35.2)
end (FARTHEST PART)
A2 the furthest part or final part of a place or thing
Dictionary examples:
My socks always hide at the end of the washing machine. (0.0)
The end of my pencil is where all my good ideas hide. (0.0)
My dog thinks the end of the garden is another country. (0.0)
They were standing at opposite ends of the room. (23.3)
Our house is the third from the end on the left. (44.7)
in the end ()
B1 finally, after something has been thought about or discussed a lot
Dictionary examples:
I tried to fix my computer, but in the end I called tech support. (0.0)
I wanted to be a superhero, but in the end I became an accountant. (0.0)
I tried to learn five languages, but in the end I mastered 'Hello' in each. (0.0)
We were thinking about going to Switzerland, but in the end we went to Austria. (36.0)