CEFR B2

expiry

noun

Meaning

The end of the period for which something is valid or effective, typically a fixed date or time.

Examples

The expiry date on my passport is next month, so I need to renew it soon.
Customers should be aware of the expiry of their loyalty points, as they don't last forever.

Synonyms: end, termination, expiration, lapse

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expiry (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspaɪəri/

Definition

The end of the period for which something is valid or effective, typically a fixed date or time.

Examples

The expiry date on my passport is next month, so I need to renew it soon.
Customers should be aware of the expiry of their loyalty points, as they don't last forever.
After the expiry of the warranty, any repairs will be at the owner's expense.

How to Use expiry

expiry of (prepositional phrase): The end of something specific, such as a period or document. — "The expiry of the visa meant she had to leave the country."
at expiry (prepositional phrase): When something reaches its end date. — "The bond will mature and pay out at expiry."

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