CEFR B2

terminating

verb (present participle)

Meaning

Bringing something to an end or conclusion; stopping an action or process.

Examples

The company is terminating the employment of several staff members due to restructuring.
The software program was terminating unexpectedly, causing data loss.

Synonyms: ending, stopping, concluding, ceasing, discontinuing

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terminating (B2)

verb (present participle)

Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːrmɪneɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Bringing something to an end or conclusion; stopping an action or process.

Examples

The company is terminating the employment of several staff members due to restructuring.
The software program was terminating unexpectedly, causing data loss.
Negotiations are terminating next week, with hopes of a final agreement.

How to Use terminating

terminating with (prepositional phrase): Ending something using a specific method or result. — "The meeting is terminating with a final vote on the proposal."
terminating in (prepositional phrase): Ending at a specific place or resulting in a particular outcome. — "The road is terminating in a cul-de-sac."

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