In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
The sudden death of the king put paid to the ambition of the Minister
The correct answer is D. terminated
In this context, the phrase "put paid" means to bring an end to something or to terminate it.
The sudden death of the king brought an end to the ambition of the Minister.
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