verb🔗ShareTo end, especially in an incomplete state."to terminate a surface by a line"actionbusinessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo set or be a limit or boundary to."The teacher terminated the discussion by announcing the end of the class period. "actionbusinesstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo kill."The soldier terminated the enemy with a precise shot. "militarywarpoliceinhumanweaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo end the employment contract of an employee; to fire, lay off."After repeated warnings about lateness, John was terminated from his job. "jobbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOf a mode of transport, to end its journey; or of a railway line, to reach its terminus.""The train terminated at Grand Central Station, so we all had to get off." "vehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving been the subject of termination; killed, ended or destroyed."The terminated contract meant the company had to find a new supplier. "actioneventoutcomeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving lost a job or assignment."Being terminated, Sarah felt anxious about finding a new job to support her family. "jobbusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving an end or a boundary."The hiking trail had a terminated path at the waterfall, so we couldn't go any further. "conditionstatetimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading