terminated; terminating
Definition of terminate
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to form an ending
2
: to come to an end in time
1a
: 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
terminate
adjectiveDefinition of terminate (Entry 2 of 2)
: coming to an end or capable of ending
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