terminated

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été achevé, mené à son terme, ou interrompu/arrêté.

Describes something that has been brought to an end or concluded.

1. Ended or concludedB2formal

   Brought to an end; finished or stopped.

   terminé, arrivé à son terme

   • The contract was terminated due to a breach of terms.
   • His employment was terminated after the investigation.
   • The project was terminated early because of budget cuts.

   Synonymesclosedcompletedconcludedendedfinishedstopped

   Antonymesactivecontinuingongoingunfinished

2. Dismissed from a jobB2formal

   Fired or let go from a position of employment.

   licencié (d'un emploi)

   • She was terminated from her position as manager.
   • He was terminated for violating company policy.
   • Several employees were terminated during the restructuring.

   Synonymescanneddischargeddismissedfiredlaid-offlet gosacked

   Antonymesemployedhiredretained

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mettre fin à quelque chose ou d'achever un processus, une relation ou une existence.

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing something to an end or concluding a process, relationship, or existence.

1. End or stopB2formal

   To bring something to an end; to stop or conclude.

   mettre fin à

   • The company decided to terminate the contract early.
   • The meeting was terminated abruptly due to an emergency.
   • They agreed to terminate their partnership amicably.

   Synonymesceasecloseconcludediscontinueendfinishhaltstop

   Antonymesbegincommencecontinueinitiateprolongstartsustain

2. Dismiss from employmentB2formal

   To end someone's employment; to fire.

   Licencier

   • The manager had to terminate three employees for misconduct.
   • She was terminated from her position after the investigation.
   • The company terminated him without prior notice.

   Synonymesaxebootcandischargedismissfirelay offlet gooustsack

   Antonymesemployhirekeepretain

3. Kill or destroyC1formal

   To cause the death of someone or something; to eliminate.

   Tuer ou détruire

   • The assassin was hired to terminate the target.
   • The virus can terminate the host cell.
   • The mission was to terminate the enemy base.

   Synonymesannihilateassassinatedestroyeliminateeraseexecuteexterminatekillliquidateslay