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bring to an end vs put it to an end

Both phrases are correct, but 'bring to an end' is more commonly used in English. They both convey the idea of ending something, but 'bring to an end' is more idiomatic and widely recognized.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 3006 views

bring to an end

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means to cause something to end or to finish something. It is often used in formal or written contexts.

Examples:

We need to bring this project to an end by the end of the month.
The negotiations were finally brought to an end after months of discussions.

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Synonyms for bring to an end. verb stop, conclude. break off star · desist star · discontinue star · fail star · halt star · quit star · refrain star · terminate star.
cease. verb. stop, conclude. back off · break off · bring to an end · call it a day · call it quits · close · close out · come to an end · culminate · cut it out · desist · die ...
lay to rest. verb. bring to an end. annul · bring to a close · bury · cancel · entomb · hold a funeral · inter · invalidate · lay in the grave · negate · nullify · put an end to.
For a number of reasons it was no longer sustainable and with a heavy heart we decided to bring to an end our involvement with the Airtricity League of Ireland.

Alternatives:

end
terminate
conclude
finish
wrap up

put it to an end

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase also means to end something, but it is less common and may sound slightly awkward or less idiomatic compared to 'bring to an end.'

Examples:

Let's put an end to this argument before it escalates further.
The company decided to put an end to the project due to budget constraints.

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Jan 22, 2016 ... "You have to give respect to them, 37 matches in a row, that is pretty impressive and I'm glad we had an opportunity to put it to an end."
Let's put it to an end with: Skepticism over Atheism, Agnosticism and Theism. No to Atheism. Let's be concise about basics. If I don't have a phone in my hand, ...
"Everlasting". I've had enough of all these stops and starts. It always brings me back to these two hearts. Let's not put it to an end. Baby let's not lose it all again
Rep the stutter step. Then bomb a left upon the fascists. Yea, the several federal men. Who pulled schemes on the dream. And put it to an end. Ya better beware

Alternatives:

bring to an end
end
terminate
conclude
finish

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