terminating

[US]/'tɝmə,net/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. to bring to an end.

Phrases & Collocations

terminate a contract

Example Sentences

rainspouts terminating in gargoyles and other grotesque creatures.

Real-world Examples

Ms. Jacobs has just been terminated from Rylatech.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 2

But the commissioner decided not to accept the judge's recommendation to terminate me.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

Trump tweeted on Monday that Esper has been terminated and thanked him for his service.

Source: CRI Online November 2020 Collection

His music label has terminated his contract.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The president says Qassem Soleimani was responsible for killing Americans and has now been terminated.

Source: VOA Daily Standard January 2020 Collection

Naftali Abon's family encountered similar difficulties when his father was unexpectedly terminated from his job.

Source: VOA Standard English_Africa

Will terminating Professor Callaghan improve your emotional state?

Source: Big Hero 6

Do you want me to terminate Professor Callaghan?

Source: Big Hero 6

So, we're asking for the officers to be terminated and then later arrested immediately.

Source: PBS English News

Your attitude has left me no alternative than to terminate your employment.

Source: VOA Standard English_ Technology

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