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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