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Definition:

Stub out is a phrasal verb that means to extinguish a cigarette or cigar by pressing the burning end against a solid surface until it stops burning.

Sense 1:

Verb:

To extinguish a cigarette or cigar by pressing the burning end against a solid surface.

Example Sentence: After finishing his smoke break, he stubbed out the cigarette on the ashtray.

Example Sentence: She always stubs her cigar out carefully to avoid accidental fires.

Sense 2:

Verb:

To end or interrupt something abruptly or prematurely.

Example Sentence: The meeting was running too long, so the boss had to stub it out to attend another important appointment.

Example Sentence: He didn't enjoy the movie and decided to stub it out and leave the theater early.

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