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terminated

/tɜːrˈmɪneɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does terminated mean?

verb

To end or bring to a close something, such as a contract, a relationship, or a process. To terminate something means to stop it from continuing or to end its existence.

Example

"The company terminated the employee's contract due to poor performance."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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