English dictionary

terminated

verb

Pronunciation

/ˈtɜːmɪneɪtɪd/ /ˈtɝmɪneɪtɪd/

Parts of speech

verb adjective

Definitions

verb

  1. To end, especially in an incomplete state.
  2. To set or be a limit or boundary to.
  3. To kill.
  4. To end the employment contract of an employee; to fire, lay off.
  5. Of a mode of transport, to end its journey; or of a railway line, to reach its terminus.

adjective

  1. Having been the subject of termination; killed, ended or destroyed.
  2. Having lost a job or assignment.
  3. Having an end or a boundary.

Example sentences

to terminate a surface by a line

Synonyms

break off discontinue stop axe fire sack

Antonyms

continue
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