Terminating: meaning, definitions and examples

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terminating

[ ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪtɪŋ ]

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in computing

Causing a program or process to end or stop running.

Synonyms

concluding, ending, stopping

Examples of usage

The terminating error caused the program to crash.
The terminating function ended the loop.

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in relationships

Ending a relationship, usually in a formal or official way.

Synonyms

break up, end, finish

Examples of usage

She decided to terminate her contract with the company.
The couple mutually agreed to terminate their marriage.

Translations

Translations of the word "terminating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 terminar

🇮🇳 समाप्त करना

🇩🇪 beenden

🇮🇩 mengakhiri

🇺🇦 завершення

🇵🇱 kończenie

🇯🇵 終了する

🇫🇷 terminer

🇪🇸 terminar

🇹🇷 sonlandırmak

🇰🇷 종료하다

🇸🇦 إنهاء

🇨🇿 ukončení

🇸🇰 ukončenie

🇨🇳 终止

🇸🇮 zaključiti

🇮🇸 loka

🇰🇿 аяқтау

🇬🇪 დასრულება

🇦🇿 bitirmək

🇲🇽 terminar

Word origin

The word 'terminate' originated from the Latin word 'terminatus', which means 'bounded' or 'limited'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'terminate' has come to be used in various contexts, including computing and relationships, to signify the act of ending or stopping something.