Definitions

terminate

[tur-muh-neyt] / ˈtɜr məˌneɪt /

VERB

stop, finish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish abort adjourn annul cancel cease complete conclude cut off determine discharge discontinue dismiss dissolve eliminate expire halt put an end to recess restrict sack wrap up

STRONG

achieve bounce bound close confine define desist drop end extinguish fire issue lapse limit perfect prorogue result scratch scrub tether wrap

WEAK

bring to an end come to an end prorogate run out ultimate wind down wind up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept allow begin carry on commence continue employ encourage engage establish hire hold introduce keep keep on permit ratify start uphold welcome

STRONG

bear create free go on let go release restart schedule set up

WEAK

initiate open

Example Sentences

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The suit was terminated in September 2024 after attorneys for the A-CAP insurers told the court that a settlement with AM Best had been reached.

From Barron's

Mountbatten-Windsor's lease will now be terminated early, but the timetable will depend on arrangements for those living in the house when the former prince ceases to be involved.

From BBC

Further, it claimed that guild management had “surveilled workers for union activity, terminated union supporters, and engaged in bad faith surface bargaining.”

From Los Angeles Times

That June, the board of directors removed Smith-Griffin’s access to AllHere bank and corporate accounts and terminated her as chief executive, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Of the civil lawsuits filed by Wigdor, one has been dismissed, the other withdrawn and the Jane Doe case is currently facing motion for case terminating sanctions.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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