1. to put out or quench a fire, flame, or light
The firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the flames.
Os bombeiros trabalharasm rapidamente para extinguir as chamas.
2. to end or terminate something completely
The new evidence extinguished all hopes of a fair trial.
A nova evidência extinguiu todas as esperanças de um julgamento justo.
3. to suppress or eliminate a feeling, emotion, or quality
Nothing could extinguish her determination.
Nada poderia extinguir sua determinação.