Terminate Meaning in English
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Definition
To bring something to an end or stop it. It can also mean to officially end someone's employment.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'end' or 'stop', often used in business or legal contexts. Common collocations: 'terminate a contract', 'terminate employment'. Using 'terminate' about people without context may sound harsh (e.g., in movies, 'terminate him' can mean kill).
Example Sentences
If you press this button, the computer will terminate all running programs.
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They will terminate the project next month.
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Your subscription will automatically terminate at the end of the year unless you renew it.
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We had to terminate several employees due to budget cuts.
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I'm sorry, your call will now be terminated due to inactivity.
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The company decided to terminate his contract early.
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