To terminate
Example: They terminate the process when needed
Definition
"To terminate" means to bring something to an end or conclusion, often deliberately or officially. It involves stopping an ongoing process, activity, or agreement, such as ending a contract or halting a procedure.
Etymology
The verb "to terminate" originates from the Latin word "terminare," meaning 'to limit or bound.' It evolved through Old French into English, where it retained the sense of setting limits or bringing something to a close. Did you know? The root 'termin-' also relates to 'term,' meaning a fixed period or boundary.
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"To terminate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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