Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
terminate
verb
/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt/
Definition
to bring to an end or halt something; to conclude.
Examples
- They decided to terminate the contract after several breaches.
- The program will terminate at midnight.
- If the surgery doesn’t go well, the doctors may have to terminate the procedure.
Meaning
To stop or finish something, particularly an activity, contract, or person’s employment.
Synonyms
- end
- conclude
- finish
- stop
- dissolve
