Terminates Meaning in English
word · lemma: terminate
Definition
To bring something to an end or stop it from continuing.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'end' or 'stop'; often used in business, legal, or technical contexts – e.g., 'contract terminates,' 'service terminates.' Can also mean to fire someone ('was terminated'). Usually followed by 'at,' 'on,' or 'with' when specifying when or how something ends.
Spanish: terminar - finalizar - poner fin aPortuguese (BR): terminar - encerrar - finalizarPortuguese (PT): terminar - encerrar - finalizarChinese (Simplified): 终止 - 结束 - 终结Chinese (Traditional): 終止 - 結束 - 終結Hindi: समाप्त करता है - खत्म करता हैArabic: ينتهي - يضع نهايةBengali: সমাপ্ত হওয়া - শেষ হওয়া - বাতিল করাRussian: прекращаться - завершаться - расторгатьсяJapanese: 終了する - 終了させるVietnamese: kết thúc - chấm dứt - hủy bỏKorean: 종료되다 - 끝나다 - 해고되다Turkish: sona ermek - feshetmek - bitmekUrdu: ختم ہونا - معطل کرناIndonesian: kết thúc - chấm dứt - dừng lại
Example Sentences
The contract terminates at the end of the year.
basic
This bus route terminates downtown.
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The program terminates if you press this button.
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If the agreement terminates, both parties need to sign new documents.
natural
The software automatically terminates after the trial period.
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Her employment terminates next month, so she's looking for a new job.
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