Synonyms for

Terminating

Verb / ˈtɜ:mʌˌneɪtɪŋ / Another word for terminating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Terminating means to bring to an end or conclude.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

concluding ceasing discontinuing cessation

Informal

ending stopping quitting wrapping up

Literary

fading expiring subsiding

Antonyms

beginning starting originating initiating commencing opening

Common collocations

  • terminating contract
  • terminating employment
  • terminating process
  • terminating agreement
  • terminating service
  • terminating access
  • terminating a relationship

Word family

noun termination
verb terminate
adjective terminal

Usage note

Often used in legal or business contexts to refer to the ending of a contract or employment. Be mindful of its formal tone; more casual alternatives exist for everyday situations.

Example sentences

  1. The school day is terminating soon.
  2. The train is terminating at this station.
  3. They decided to terminate their business partnership.
  4. The landlord is terminating the lease.
  5. The meeting is terminating in 5 minutes.

Quotes

  • "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." - Seneca
  • "Ends are not bad things, they just mean that something else is about to begin." - Anonymous
  • "It's not the end that matters, it's how you start over and rise above it." - Anonymous

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