Terminator: meaning, definitions and examples

This is a duplicate entry and should have the same context and examples as the first 'terminator' entry.

• The Terminator quickly became an iconic figure in science fiction.

Best used when describing a robot specifically designed to kill or perform assassination tasks. Has a clear and straightforward connotation towards robotic precision in eliminating targets.

• The government's secret project involved creating a robotic assassin.

Used when referring to an organism that is part human and part machine. Often describes beings in sci-fi that have robotic enhancements.

• The cyborg had a human brain but mechanical limbs.

Same as above, used to denote an endpoint or something that ends a process. Emphasizes finality or the role of stopping something.

• In the movie, the terminator was programmed to find and eliminate the target.
• The firewall acts as a terminator for unauthorized network connections.

Often used in scientific, engineering, and environmental contexts to refer to a material or object that takes in energy, light, or other substances.

• This material is an excellent noise absorber.
• Carbon dioxide is known to be a greenhouse gas and an absorber of infrared radiation.

Commonly used in optical, automotive, and scientific contexts to describe a material or device that reflects light, sound, or other forms of energy.

• The bicycle has reflectors to increase visibility at night.
• A large reflector was placed behind the stage to enhance the lighting.