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to terminate
01
to stop or end something completely
Transitive: to terminate sth
Examples
After careful consideration, the board of directors voted to terminate the partnership agreement.
02
to formally end an employee's employment or a contract
Transitive: to terminate an employee or their employment
Examples
The company decided to terminate his employment after multiple warnings.
03
to reach a final point or limit in terms of time, space, or quantity
Intransitive
Examples
The space shuttle mission terminated with a safe landing back on Earth.
Examples
Review exercises terminate the chapter, helping readers assess their understanding.
05
(of a vehicle) to come to a complete stop at the end of its journey
Intransitive: to terminate somewhere
Examples
The bus will terminate at the last stop near the train station.
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