terminated
word · lemma: terminate
/ˈtɝməˌneɪtɪd/
TUR-muh-nay-tid
/tˈɜːmɪnˌeɪtɪd/
TUR-mi-nay-tid
Definition
Ended something, often officially or abruptly. Used for jobs (fired), contracts, or any process that is brought to a close.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal, legal, or professional contexts. 'Terminated' for jobs means someone was fired. For contracts or processes, means officially ended. Avoid in everyday speech for simple 'ended'—use 'ended' or 'finished' unless emphasizing the official or abrupt nature.
Spanish: terminado - despedido (empleo) - finalizadoPortuguese (BR): terminado - demitido (emprego) - encerradoPortuguese (PT): terminado - despedido (emprego) - encerradoChinese (Simplified): 终止 - 解雇 (工作) - 结束Chinese (Traditional): 終止 - 解僱 (工作) - 結束Hindi: समाप्त किया गया - नौकरी से निकाला गयाArabic: تم إنهاؤه - تم فصله (عمل) - أُنهيBengali: সমাপ্ত - বরখাস্ত (কাজের ক্ষেত্রে)Russian: прекращён - уволен (о работе)Japanese: 終了した - 解雇された (仕事の場合)Vietnamese: chấm dứt - sa thải (nếu là công việc)Korean: 종료되다 - 해고되다 (직장 관련)Turkish: sona erdi - işten çıkarıldı (iş için)Urdu: ختم کیا گیا - معطل کیا گیا (ملازمت کے لیے)Indonesian: dihentikan - diberhentikan (jika pekerjaan)
Example Sentences
His contract was terminated last month.
basic
The project was terminated early due to budget cuts.
basic
I found out I was terminated without any warning.
natural
After the mistake, his employment was immediately terminated.
natural
The agreement was terminated by mutual consent.
natural
She was terminated from her job.
basic