expiration betydelse and definition

Betydelse av expiration på svenska

• 0 the situation in which something that lasts for a fixed length of time comes to an end or stops being in use:

  • the expiration of a lease/visa

  • What is the expiration date of your credit card? (= What is the last date on which it can be used?)

• 1 the act of breathing out:

  • During normal breathing, expiration is passive and no muscles are contracted.

  • Breath intake and expiration were mostly active only in the upper half of her chest.

• 2 the end of a period of time during which an agreement or official document can be used:

  • He stayed on past the expiration of his tourist visa.

• 3 →  expiry :

  • Trading was brisk as the quarterly expiration of options and futures spurred demand for shares.