terminate

/tˈɜːmɪnˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈtɝməˌneɪt/

to terminate

MAIN VERB

terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

synonyms : can

antonyms : hire

to bring something to a standstill or to end it completely

synonyms : end

antonyms : begin

to reach a final point or limit in terms of time, space, or quantity

synonyms : cease

antonyms : begin

be the end of; be the last or concluding part of

synonyms : end

Examples

1. The rental agreement had an escape clause that allowed the tenant to terminate the lease early if they needed to move for work purposes.

2. Despite their pleas for forgiveness, the company did not give the dishonest employees house room and terminated their contracts immediately.

3. Terminate this mission.

4. The entire funding for the SkyNet army terminated.