terminate
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Britannica Dictionary definition of TERMINATE
formal
1
[no object]
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to end in a particular way or at a particular place
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The branches of that tree terminate in flower clusters.
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The rail line terminates in Boston.
2
[+ object]
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to cause (something) to end
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terminate a pregnancy
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You have to terminate the program before the computer will shut down properly.
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His contract was terminated last month.
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They terminated their agreement.
3
[+ object]
US
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to take a job away from (someone)
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fire
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He was terminated last month.
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Plans are being made to terminate unproductive employees.
