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ɪkˈspʌɪə,
ɛk-/
v.
- (of a document or agreement) come to the end of the period of validity.
▸(of a period of time) come to an end.
- (of a person) die.
- technical exhale (air) from the lungs.
Derivative
- expiration n.
- expiratory adj.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. expirer, from L. exspirare ‘breathe out’.