kill: signification et définitions

To put to death.

To deprive of life: The Black Death was a disease that killed millions.

To put an end to; extinguish: The rain killed our plans for a picnic.

To destroy a vitally essential quality in: Too much garlic killed the taste of the meat.

To cause to cease operating; turn off: killed the motor.

To tire out completely; exhaust: "The trip to work, and the boredom and nervousness of jobs, kills men” ( Jimmy Breslin).

To pass (time) in aimless activity: killed a few hours before the flight by sightseeing.

To consume entirely; finish off: kill a bottle of brandy.

Sports To prevent a hockey team on a power play from scoring during (a penalty).

To cause extreme pain or discomfort to: My shoes are killing me.

To mark for deletion; rule out: killed the story.

To thwart passage of; veto: kill a congressional bill.

Informal To overwhelm with hilarity, pleasure, or admiration: The outstanding finale killed the audience.

Sports To hit (a ball) with great force.

Sports To hit (a ball) with such force as to make a return impossible, especially in a racquet game.

To cause death or extinction; be fatal.

To commit murder.

Informal To make such a strong impression as to overcome: dress to kill.

The act of killing.

An animal killed, especially in hunting.

A person killed or to be killed: "Infantrymen . . . had seen too many kills suddenly get up and run away or shoot at them as they approached” ( Nelson DeMille).

An enemy aircraft, vessel, or missile that has been attacked and destroyed.

Sports A kill shot.

kill off To destroy in such large numbers as to render extinct.

at Present at the moment of triumph.