terminate

Meanings

• Verb

  Bring to an end; finish.

  - "The project will terminate on December 31st."
  - "I will terminate the subscription next month."

• Verb

  Put an end to; make inactive or defunct.

  - "The company terminated all operations."
  - "The employee was terminated from his position."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɜːmɪneɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

continue

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Synonyms

break off , discontinue , stop , axe , fire , sack

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with terminate
champion , rhythm , psalm , balm , calm

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Variants

List of all variants of terminate that leads to same result
terminate , terminated , terminates , terminating

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Forms

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terminated, terminating

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin terminar-, termen, 'boundary'; see term.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'terminate' is often used in the context of space exploration to refer to the point at which a spacecraft separates from a larger spacecraft or from a launch vehicle.

2. In the United States, the term 'terminate' is sometimes used in the context of employment to refer to the process of firing an employee.

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Related Concepts

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1. Termination Clause: A clause in a contract that allows either party to end the agreement under certain conditions.

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Culture

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In literature, 'terminate' is often used in the context of ending relationships, projects, or agreements. In art, it can symbolize the end of a cycle or the completion of a journey.

How to Memorize "terminate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a line being drawn to mark the end or boundary of something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of an end or boundary.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Terminate' stands for 'The End Makes It All Terminate'.

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