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terminate

verb

/ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

Meaning

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

The company decided to terminate his contract.

terminate a pregnancy

end, conclude, finish, cease, halt

begin, start, continue

terminate a contract, terminate employment, terminate immediately, terminate agreement

To fill someone with great delight or joy.

To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.

to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing

Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.

to move something or someone from one place to another

to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment