Definitions for terminate

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terminate ter·mi·nate

Spelling: [tur-muh-neyt]

IPA: /ˈtɜr məˌneɪt/

Terminate is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 428 anagrams from letters in terminate (aeeimnrtt).

Definitions for terminate

verb (used with object)

1. to bring to an end; put an end to:
2. to occur at or form the conclusion of:
3. to bound or limit spatially; form or be situated at the extremity of.
4. to dismiss from a job; fire:

verb (used without object)

1. to end, conclude, or cease.
2. (of a train, bus, or other public conveyance) to end a scheduled run at a certain place:
3. to come to an end (often followed by at, in, or with).
4. to issue or result (usually followed by in).

Origin of terminate

1580-90; v. use of late Middle English terminate (adj.) limited Latin terminātus, past participle of termināre. See term, Examples for terminate

Abortifacients, by contrast, are used to terminate an existing pregnancy.

Republic wanted to terminate its obligations and put workers in a 401(k) (or at least a more solvent Teamster pension plan).

He was only enjoying an interview—a vengeance—he was loath to terminate.

All you will regret is, that she comes to terminate my visit, and take me away with her.

I know, and I tell you frankly, but only you, that my career in the police may terminate in consequence.

He had never seen the instrument that was to terminate his life.

I hope that will not terminate my engagement, sir, or render me useless?'

Has the IRS taken actions to terminate the offending employees?

And sometimes, they chose to terminate their pregnancies by having abortions.

Instead, the county filed to terminate his rights based on his mental illness.