Word
extinguishing
Phoneticsex·tin·guish·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
UK/ɛkstˈɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. putting out a fire, light, or flame so it stops burning.
n. suppression of fire or light through removal of heat, oxygen, or fuel.
Examples
“They are extinguishing the campfire with water.”
“Firefighters are extinguishing the kitchen fire while the family waits outside the building.”
“After hours of extinguishing hot spots in the dry forest, the crew finally contained the wildfire that had threatened nearby farms.”
Examples
simple
“They are extinguishing the campfire with water.”
contextual
“Firefighters are extinguishing the kitchen fire while the family waits outside the building.”
complex
“After hours of extinguishing hot spots in the dry forest, the crew finally contained the wildfire that had threatened nearby farms.”
Real-World Examples
“Hisham al-Saleh, a gas sector official at the company, said gas pressure in the area fell as crews worked to extinguish the blaze.” “The fire was extinguished by Monday afternoon, officials said.” “The region's Governor Alexander Beglov said fires were being extinguished at the St Petersburg Oil Terminal and the Ruchyi oil depot following the attack, which also injured at least five.” “But the government has struggled to combat the fires, the worst of which occur in peatland areas, can burn for weeks underground, and are difficult to extinguish.” Synonyms
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
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