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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.
Legal action may be taken to terminate the lease agreement if the terms are violated.
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.
They had to terminate the contract when the terms were not met.
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.
Their visit would terminate sooner if flights were n't delayed.
Examples
Review exercises terminate the chapter, helping readers assess their understanding.
The class was terminated with a short quiz to check the students ’ grasp of the material.
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.
Please stay seated until the train terminates at the final destination.
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