terminate
Meaning
To terminate is to bring to an end or conclude a process, agreement, or relationship, often with a formal or definitive action; it implies a cessation that may be involuntary or imposed, particularly in legal, contractual, or organizational contexts.
💡 The term is often used in legal and formal contexts; it is important to distinguish it from less severe terms like "suspend" or "pause," which do not imply a permanent end.
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Common Phrases
terminate a contract
terminate employment
terminate proceedings
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