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terminated

/ˈtɜːmɪneɪtɪd/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To end, especially in an incomplete state.
  2. To set or be a limit or boundary to.
  3. To kill.
  4. To end the employment contract of an employee; to fire, lay off.
  5. Of a mode of transport, to end its journey; or of a railway line, to reach its terminus.
  6. Having been the subject of termination; killed, ended or destroyed.
  7. Having lost a job or assignment.
  8. Having an end or a boundary.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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