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terminate — to bring to an end; to stop or conclude something

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to bring to an end; to stop or conclude something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt/

Example Sentences

  • The contract will automatically terminate after one year.
  • The boss said 'You're terminated!' just like in the movies.
  • My internet connection terminated right in the middle of my online exam.

terminate

VERB

[/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt/]

to bring to an end; to stop or conclude something

Boss terminates employee's job
💡 Concept

Boss terminates employee's job

The contract termination changed the company's future plans.
🧠 Mnemonic

The contract termination changed the company's future plans.

Exterminate the pests, then terminate the contract!
🎵 Rhyme

Exterminate the pests, then terminate the contract!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtɜːmɪneɪt/

🌳Etymology

Roottermin
Suffix--ate

Origin

From Latin 'terminatus', the past participle of 'terminare', which comes from 'terminus' meaning 'boundary' or 'end'. The Latin root ultimately derives from an Indo-European source related to crossing or marking limits.

Breakdown

termin- (boundary, end) + -ate (verb suffix) = terminate

🎵Rhyme

eliminatediscriminateexterminate
eliminate
discriminate
exterminate

🔗Collocations

terminate a contract
terminate employment
terminate the program
terminate immediately
terminate the connection
terminate the lease

📝Examples

“The contract will automatically terminate after one year.”

😄 Fun example

“The boss said 'You're terminated!' just like in the movies.”

“My internet connection terminated right in the middle of my online exam.”

“The train service terminates at Seoul Station.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

endconcludefinishstopcease

Antonyms

beginstartinitiate

Related

terminalterminationterminusdetermine

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