Terminators Meaning in English

word · lemma: terminator

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Definition

'Terminators' usually refers to things or people that end or stop something. In science fiction, it is most famous as robots that hunt or destroy humans (like in 'The Terminator' movies). In technical contexts, it can mean something that marks or causes the end of a process or sequence.

Usage & Nuances

In general English, rarely used except in technical or sci-fi contexts. In sci-fi, 'terminators' are often evil or unstoppable robots. In computing, a 'terminator' marks the end of a string, list, or event. Not typically used for people outside of technical or fictional settings.

• Spanish: terminadores - exterminadores (ciencia ficción)
• Portuguese (BR): terminadores - exterminadores (ficção científica)
• Portuguese (PT): terminadores - exterminadores (ficção científica)
• Chinese (Simplified): 终结者 - 终端标记
• Chinese (Traditional): 終結者 - 終端標記
• Hindi: टर्मिनेटर - समाप्त करने वाले
• Arabic: المنهون - المدمرون (خيال علمي)
• Bengali: টার্মিনেটর (রোবট) - সমাপ্তকারী (প্রযুক্তি/প্রক্রিয়া)
• Russian: терминаторы (роботы) - завершители (тех.)
• Japanese: ターミネーター（ロボット） - 終端子（技術）
• Vietnamese: kẻ hủy diệt (robot) - bộ kết thúc (kỹ thuật)
• Korean: 터미네이터(로봇) - 종결자(기술)
• Turkish: terminatörler (robotlar) - sonlandırıcılar (teknik)
• Urdu: ٹرمینیٹر (روبوٹ) - خاتمہ کرنے والا (تکنیکی)
• Indonesian: terminator (robot) - penanda akhir (teknis)

Example Sentences

The movie showed many terminators chasing people.

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I'm fascinated by the design of those classic movie terminators.

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In computers, string terminators mark the end of a text.

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The engineers checked all cable terminators before turning on the system.

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Fans debate which version of the movie terminators is the most intimidating.

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Some science fiction stories have armies of terminators.

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