terminate

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verb

ter·mi·nate ˈtər-mə-ˌnāt How to pronounce terminate (audio)

terminated; terminating

intransitive verb

: to form an ending

: to come to an end in time

: to extend only to a limit (such as a point or line)

especially : to reach a terminus

transitive verb

: to bring to an end : close

terminate a marriage by divorce

terminate a transmission line

: to discontinue the employment of

workers terminated because of slow business

: to form the conclusion of

review questions terminate each chapter

: to serve as an ending, limit, or boundary of

: assassinate, kill

Synonyms

Verb

close
close out
complete
conclude
end
finish
round (off or out)
wind up
wrap up

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Example Sentences

Verb The branches of that tree terminate in flower clusters. The rail line terminates in Boston. You have to terminate the program before the computer will shut down properly. His contract was terminated last month. He was terminated last month. Plans are being made to terminate unproductive employees. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Planned Parenthood of Illinois has estimated that 20,000 to 30,000 additional patients will travel here to terminate a pregnancy each year after Roe’s demise.

Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022 The name will replace Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium after Capital One Bank and the school agreed to terminate their partnership.

Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022 An attorney for Kanye West, who goes by Ye, told the Associated Press that a letter has been sent to the clothing chain Thursday seeking to terminate the contract between Gap and West’s company, Yeezy.

BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 In April, a New York state judge upheld Trump's right to continue to operate the course after former Mayor Bill de Blasio attempted to terminate Trump's operating license following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2022 Police were ordered to terminate the pursuit at the West 130th Street exit from I-71.

Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2022 In March 2018, the University began proceedings to terminate Ollie for just cause, with three years and more than $10 million remaining on his contract.

Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2022 The primary issue centers around attendance policies that workers say are being used to terminate and otherwise discipline railroad crews for taking off for absences because of medical appointments and bereavement.

Steven Portnoy, CBS News, 13 Sep. 2022 Zatko’s sweeping claims, if proven, could aid Elon Musk in his attempt to terminate his forty-four-billion-dollar agreement to acquire Twitter, a legal fight with implications of billions of dollars for investors.

Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2022

Adjective

That control gave Puglisi the sole authority to set up new credit card accounts, change spending limits, manage card access and terminate accounts.

Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Latin terminatus, past participle of terminare, from terminus

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

单词	terminations
释义	terminate 1 of 2 verb ter·mi·nate ˈtər-mə-ˌnāt terminated; terminating intransitive verb 1 : to form an ending 2 : to come to an end in time 3 : to extend only to a limit (such as a point or line) especially : to reach a terminus transitive verb 1 a : to bring to an end : close terminate a marriage by divorce terminate a transmission line b : to discontinue the employment of workers terminated because of slow business c : to form the conclusion of review questions terminate each chapter 2 : to serve as an ending, limit, or boundary of 3 : assassinate, kill terminate 2 of 2 adjective ter·mi·nate ˈtər-mə-nət : coming to an end or capable of ending Synonyms Verb close close out complete conclude end finish round (off or out) wind up wrap up See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb The branches of that tree terminate in flower clusters. The rail line terminates in Boston. You have to terminate the program before the computer will shut down properly. His contract was terminated last month. He was terminated last month. Plans are being made to terminate unproductive employees. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Planned Parenthood of Illinois has estimated that 20,000 to 30,000 additional patients will travel here to terminate a pregnancy each year after Roe’s demise. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022 The name will replace Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium after Capital One Bank and the school agreed to terminate their partnership. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022 An attorney for Kanye West, who goes by Ye, told the Associated Press that a letter has been sent to the clothing chain Thursday seeking to terminate the contract between Gap and West’s company, Yeezy. BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 In April, a New York state judge upheld Trump's right to continue to operate the course after former Mayor Bill de Blasio attempted to terminate Trump's operating license following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2022 Police were ordered to terminate the pursuit at the West 130th Street exit from I-71. Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2022 In March 2018, the University began proceedings to terminate Ollie for just cause, with three years and more than $10 million remaining on his contract. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2022 The primary issue centers around attendance policies that workers say are being used to terminate and otherwise discipline railroad crews for taking off for absences because of medical appointments and bereavement. Steven Portnoy, CBS News, 13 Sep. 2022 Zatko’s sweeping claims, if proven, could aid Elon Musk in his attempt to terminate his forty-four-billion-dollar agreement to acquire Twitter, a legal fight with implications of billions of dollars for investors. Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2022 Adjective That control gave Puglisi the sole authority to set up new credit card accounts, change spending limits, manage card access and terminate accounts. Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Latin terminatus, past participle of terminare, from terminus First Known Use Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition terminate verb ter·mi·nate ˈtər-mə-ˌnāt terminated; terminating : end entry 2, close I terminated my membership. Legal Definition terminate verb ter·mi·nate ˈtər-mə-ˌnāt terminated; terminating intransitive verb : to come to an end in time or effect transitive verb 1 : to bring to a definite end especially before a natural conclusion terminate a contract compare cancel, rescind 2 : to discontinue the employment of terminations noun plural of termination 1 as in limitations a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go I've reached the termination of my patience with you kids Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance limitations limits lines ends caps boundaries ceilings confines barriers extents extremities bounds edges termini terminuses margins fences walls borders restraints fag ends rims bars stops hedges verges brims outsides 2 as in demises the act of ceasing to exist feels that the voluntary termination of one's life should be left entirely up to the patient Synonyms & Similar Words demises deaths dissolutions cessations endings expirations dispersions discontinuances shutdowns stoppages destructions expiries ends passings shutoffs finishes conclusions suicides lapses halts stops closes annihilations dooms deceases ruins surceases quietuses Antonyms & Near Antonyms beginnings commencements births onsets inceptions starts geneses prolongations launches existences creations alphas mornings dawns initiations incipiencies persistences incipiences institutions outsets originations inaugurations See More 3 as in cessations the stopping of a process or activity at the termination of the movie, please throw away any empty food containers in the appropriate bins Synonyms & Similar Words cessations endings halts closures ends discontinuances conclusions shutdowns stoppages arrests discontinuations closes shutoffs finishes offsets expirations stops lapses ceases suspensions cutoffs stays checks layoffs arrestments closedowns interruptions pauses phaseouts surceases moratoriums standstills mop-ups moratoria breaks abeyances letups Antonyms & Near Antonyms continuations extensions continuances prolongations persistences
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terminate

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