come to an end

This page is about the collocation come to an end

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

to finish, of an event, a performance, a meeting, etc.

For example

  • After three hours, the meeting finally came to an end.

  • The lights will come on as soon as the concert comes to an end.

Quick Quiz

If you go to see a movie, which must come to an end?

a. the movie

b. the actors

c. the audience
a) the movie b) the actors c) the audience

Contributor: Matt Errey