Definition of Kibosh
to examine, finish or halt something
Examples of Kibosh in a sentence
After realizing that the newly hired butler had a background in stealing, the rich homeowner put the kibosh on his employment immediately. 🔊
“If I see lightning or any other dangerous weather,” warned the soccer coach, “then I will put the kibosh on our outdoor soccer game due to safety concerns.” 🔊
The strict and grouchy neighbor would always put the kibosh on any fun the neighborhood kids had by stealing their toys and refusing to give them back. 🔊
When the teacher started to severely punish any student’s behavior, she was able to put the kibosh on all disrespect from her students. 🔊
With several weeks of enduring a hacking cough, the mother finally put the kibosh on the sickness with a powerful antibiotic prescribed by the doctor. 🔊
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