ter·mi·nate
ˈtər-mə-ˌnāt
terminated; terminating
1
: to form an ending
2
: to come to an end in time
3
: to extend only to a limit (such as a point or line)
especially
: to reach a terminus
1
a
: to bring to an end : close
terminate a marriage by divorce
terminate a transmission line
b
: to discontinue the employment of
workers terminated because of slow business
c
: to form the conclusion of
review questions terminate each chapter
2
: to serve as an ending, limit, or boundary of
3
: assassinate, kill
ter·mi·nate
ˈtər-mə-nət
: coming to an end or capable of ending
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