ter|mi|nate

ter|mi|nate
ter|mi|nate «TUR muh nayt», verb, -nat|ed, -nat|ing.
–v.t.
1. to bring to an end; put an end to; end: »

to terminate a partnership. The policeman terminated the quarrel by sending the boys home.

 SYNONYM(S): conclude.
2. to occur at or form the end of; bound; limit: »

land terminated by the sea.

3. U.S. to dismiss from employment: »

In the recession the company terminated a number of workers.

–v.i.
1. to come to an end; cease; close: »

His contract terminates soon. The evening's entertainment will terminate in a dance.

2. to form an end or limit; stop short: »

The railroad line terminates in New York.

3. to result: »

The battle terminated in favor of the larger forces.

4. U.S. to dismiss an employee or employees.
╂[< Latin terminārī (with English -ate1) < terminus end, terminus]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • ex|ter|mi|nate — «ehk STUR muh nayt», transitive verb, nat|ed, nat|ing. to destroy completely: »This poison will exterminate rats. SYNONYM(S): extirpate, eradicate, annihilate. ╂[< Latin extermināre (with English ate1 …   Useful english dictionary

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