ter·mi·nate 
/ˈtɚməˌneɪt/ verb
ter·mi·nates; ter·mi·nat·ed; ter·mi·nat·ing /ˈtɚməˌneɪt/ verb formal 1 [no obj] : to end in a particular way or at a particular place
▪ The branches of that tree terminate in flower clusters. ▪ The rail line terminates in Boston. 2 [+ obj] : to cause (something) to end
▪ terminate a pregnancy ▪ You have to terminate the program before the computer will shut down properly. ▪ His contract was terminated last month. ▪ They terminated their agreement. 3 [+ obj] US : to take a job away from (someone) : fire
▪ He was terminated last month. ▪ Plans are being made to terminate unproductive employees.
▪ The branches of that tree terminate in flower clusters. ▪ The rail line terminates in Boston.
▪ terminate a pregnancy ▪ You have to terminate the program before the computer will shut down properly. ▪ His contract was terminated last month. ▪ They terminated their agreement.
▪ He was terminated last month. ▪ Plans are being made to terminate unproductive employees.
