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Definition terminate in American English

terminate verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˈtɜrmɪˌneɪt/
1

if something terminates, or if you terminate it, it ends or you stop it

Example

The military operation was terminated in 1969.

Synonyms and related words
come to an end pass run out
2

to remove someone from a job. The more usual word is fire

Example

Twenty-two employees will be terminated in February.

Synonyms and related words
fire lay off retire
Definition terminate in American English