dứt điểm
[zɨt̚˧˦ ʔɗiəm˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to put an end to
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Có điều, với điều kiện y học của thời đó thì căn bản không thể chữa khỏi dứt điểm chứng bệnh này.However, given the state of healthcare at the time, it was basically impossible to completely cure this disease.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
put an end to
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
English
Near equivalent
chấm dứt
(verb) to end; to terminate; to put an end to
Tiếng Việt · via put an end to
Near equivalent
thanh toán
(verb) to put an end to; to finish
Tiếng Việt · via put an end to
Near equivalent
kết liễu
(verb) to put an end to; to end
Tiếng Việt · via put an end to
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Common questions
What does “dứt điểm” mean?
(verb) to put an end to
Is “dứt điểm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“put an end to” (English) — near equivalent.