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terminate

 

[ ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

end

To bring to an end or halt; to finish something.

Synonyms

conclude, end, finish

Examples of usage

  • They decided to terminate the contract early.
  • The company terminated the employee due to budget cuts.
Context #2 | Verb

computing

To close a program or process running on a computer.

Synonyms

close, exit, shut down

Examples of usage

  • You can terminate the application by clicking the close button.
  • Make sure to terminate all unnecessary processes to improve system performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "terminate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 terminar

🇮🇳 समाप्त करना (samaapt karna)

🇩🇪 beenden

🇮🇩 mengakhiri

🇺🇦 завершити

🇵🇱 zakończyć

🇯🇵 終了する (shūryō suru)

🇫🇷 terminer

🇪🇸 terminar

🇹🇷 sonlandırmak

🇰🇷 종료하다 (jongnyohada)

🇸🇦 إنهاء (inhā')

🇨🇿 ukončit

🇸🇰 ukončiť

🇨🇳 终止 (zhōngzhǐ)

🇸🇮 končati

🇮🇸 lýsa yfir lok

🇰🇿 аяқтау

🇬🇪 დასრულება (dasruleba)

🇦🇿 bitirmək

🇲🇽 terminar

Etymology

The word 'terminate' originates from the Latin word 'terminare', meaning 'to set boundaries'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, the word has evolved to represent the action of ending or bringing to a halt. Its usage has expanded to various contexts, including contracts, employment, and computing.

See also: term, terminals, termination, terminology, termite, terms.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,098 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.