English Dictionary

terminate

/ˈtɝmɪneɪt/

verb

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

They decided to terminate the contract.

意味（1）

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

to terminate a process before its completion

意味（2）

(transitive) To conclude.

意味（3）

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

to terminate a surface by a line

意味（4）

(transitive, euphemistic) To kill someone or something.

The enemy must be terminated by any means possible.

意味（5）

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

意味（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!

意味（7）

(intransitive) Of a mode of transport, to end its journey; or, of a railway line, to reach its terminus.

This train terminates at the next station.

意味（8）

(intransitive) To issue or result.