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To bring an end to something

end

verb

to make something reach its final point

wind up

to end something

round off

to end something in a satisfactory way

wind down

to end, or to finish something gradually

conclude

verb

to end something, especially by doing or saying something

call a halt (to something)

to end something, often by a formal or official decision

discontinue

verb

to stop providing a product or service

break

verb

to end a long period in which you have refused to talk about something

proscribe

verb

to order an end to the existence or use of something

squelch

verb

to stop someone or something that is causing you trouble, especially by taking firm action against them

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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