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Meaning of terminates
The primary meaning of the word "terminates" is to bring something to an end.
Etymology of terminates
The word "terminates" has its roots in Latin, derived from "terminare," which means to limit or end, and is related to "terminus," meaning boundary or end.
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of bringing something to a conclusion or end.
Synonyms
ends
stops
ceases
finishes
concludes
halts
discontinues
suspends
abandons
drops
quits
relinquishes
relinquishes
severs
breaks
interrupts
discontinues
breaks off
brings to an end
winds up
closes
completes
finalizes
culminates
expires
lapses
dies
fades
vanishes
evaporates
dissipates
extinguishes
abolishes
annihilates
eradicates
eliminates
destroys
demolishes
dismantles
Definitions
- The word "terminates" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- + to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
- + to end or stop something officially
- + to end the employment or contract of someone
Usage Examples
- The company's contract with the supplier terminates at the end of the month.
- * The new policy terminates the old benefits package for employees.
- * The train line terminates at the central station.