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(transitive) To end something, especially when left in an incomplete state. / (transitive) To conclude. / (transitive) To set or be a limit or boundary to.

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Source Word

terminate

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈtɝmɪneɪt/

Verb

transitive euphemistic intransitive

Japanese Meaning

何かを終わらせる、終了させる / 物事を締めくくる、終結させる / 限界や境界を定める、設定する

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They decided to terminate the project midway due to lack of funds.

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資金不足のため、彼らは途中でそのプロジェクトを打ち切ることに決めた。

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Sense（1）

(transitive) To end something, especially when left in an incomplete state.

to terminate a process before its completion

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Sense（2）

(transitive) To conclude.

Sense（3）

(transitive) To set or be a limit or boundary to.

to terminate a surface by a line

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Sense（4）

(transitive, euphemistic) To kill someone or something.

The enemy must be terminated by any means possible.

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Sense（5）

(transitive, euphemistic) To end the employment contract of an employee; to fire, lay off.

Sense（6）

(intransitive) To end, conclude, or cease; to come to an end.

She unlocked the casket which contained her mother's picture, and gazed even more earnestly than usual on that beautiful face; its frank, glad smile was too painful; it seemed an omen of all that could make a joyous and beloved existence; and yet how had her's terminated!

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