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Meaning
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To put an end to something or to destroy it completely.
vi Họ đã thủ tiêu toàn bộ đống tài liệu cũ.
en They destroyed all the old documents completely.
To kill someone secretly, usually to silence them or cover something up.
vi Bọn buôn lậu đã thủ tiêu nhân chứng để bịt đầu mối.
en The smugglers did away with the witness to cover their tracks.
To stop making an effort or to abandon a particular cause or struggle.
vi Đừng thủ tiêu ý chí chiến đấu của mình.
en Don't give up your will to fight.