terminate
Translation
to terminate, to end, to fire, to dismiss
Examples
They terminated his contract.
They terminated his contract.
This train terminates at the next station.
This train terminates at the next station.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to end or cause something to end. They terminated his contract.
((no object)) to come to an end. This train terminates at the next station.
Similar Words
Synonyms: end, finish, cancel, fire; Antonyms: begin, start, hire
Etymology
From Latin 'terminare' (to end), which comes from 'terminus' (end).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Terminator' robot, whose mission is to 'terminate' people.