terminate
Translation
to terminate, to end, to fire
Examples
They decided to terminate the contract.
They decided to terminate the contract.
The train terminates at the next station.
The train terminates at the next station.
The company terminated his employment.
The company terminated his employment.
Grammar Patterns
to terminate ((sth.)) to end something They decided to terminate the contract.
to terminate ((at a place)) to end a journey at a place The train terminates at the next station.
Similar Words
Synonyms: end, finish, conclude, fire; Antonyms: begin, start, initiate, hire
Etymology
From Latin 'terminare' (to limit, to end), from 'terminus' (end, boundary).
Memory Tips
Think of the movie 'The Terminator' - he was sent to 'end' someone's life.