termination
gb/tɚmɪnˈeɪʃən/ us/tɚmɪnˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglês
~ 6100
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
formal
B2
action
1
official act of ending something
The formal act or process of ending something like a contract, agreement, or service.
Padrão de uso:
termination of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use *termination* in very casual contexts where *end* or *finish* is more natural (e.g., saying “the termination of the movie” instead of “the end of the movie”). Use *termination* mainly for formal or official endings, especially legal or business ones.
Sinónimos
end (More general and less formal; used in everyday speech rather than legal or official contexts.)
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cessation (More formal and slightly technical; often used for activities or processes stopping.)
Antónimos
continuation (Focuses on something carrying on instead of being brought to an end.)
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renewal (Specifically refers to extending a contract or agreement instead of ending it.)
Colocações
termination of the contract
|termination of the agreement
|contract termination
|early termination
|automatic termination
|notice of termination
Temas
business
|law
|administration
Exemplos
- The company announced the termination of the contract due to repeated delays.
- Any breach of these terms may result in immediate termination of the agreement.
- Customers will receive written notice prior to the termination of service.
- The lease provides for automatic termination at the end of the ten-year period.
- A termination fee applies if you cancel your plan before the minimum term.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The bank sent a letter about the termination of my account.
- There was a clause about the termination of the lease in the contract.
- The manager approved the termination of the service last month.
- They discussed the possible termination of the project.
- The company gave us thirty days’ notice of termination.
Nome
B2
event
2
official end of someone's job
When a company officially ends a person’s job and they stop working there.
Padrão de uso:
termination of [someone]'s employment
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse *termination* with *resignation*. *Termination* usually means the employer ends the job; *resignation* means the employee chooses to leave. Also, in conversation people more often say *get fired* or *lose your job* than *face termination*.
Sinónimos
dismissal (Common in both legal and everyday contexts; slightly less formal-sounding than *termination*.)
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firing (Informal and direct; often used in everyday speech but not in legal documents.)
Antónimos
hiring (Refers to giving someone a job, the opposite step in the employment cycle.)
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retention (Emphasizes keeping employees rather than letting them go.)
Colocações
termination of employment
|wrongful termination
|grounds for termination
|immediate termination
|face termination
|subject to termination
Temas
work
|business
|law
Exemplos
- Repeated safety violations can be grounds for termination.
- She is suing the company for wrongful termination.
- The policy allows for immediate termination in cases of serious misconduct.
- Employees who falsify records may face termination without notice.
- He received a letter confirming the termination of his employment effective next month.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The company said his mistakes could lead to termination.
- She was afraid of termination after the bad report.
- Wrongful termination can be against the law.
- He talked to a lawyer about his termination.
- The boss explained the reason for her termination.
Nome
technical
C1
action
3
medical ending of a pregnancy
A medical operation that stops a pregnancy so that the baby does not develop or is not born.
Padrão de uso:
termination of pregnancy
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize that *termination* in this sense is strongly medical or legal and often sensitive. In ordinary conversation, people more often say *abortion* or avoid direct terms, depending on the context and culture.
Sinónimos
abortion (The most common general word; *termination* is more clinical and often used in medical or legal contexts.)
Antónimos
continuation of pregnancy (Refers to allowing the pregnancy to proceed instead of ending it.)
Colocações
termination of pregnancy
|medical termination
|early termination of pregnancy
|seek a termination
|undergo a termination
|legal termination
Temas
medicine
|health
|society
|body
Exemplos
- In some countries, access to termination of pregnancy is strictly limited.
- The doctor discussed the risks and benefits of a medical termination.
- She traveled abroad to obtain a legal termination.
- Counselors provide support both before and after a termination of pregnancy.
- The law specifies the conditions under which a termination is permitted.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She asked the doctor about a termination of pregnancy.
- The clinic offers medical termination in the first twelve weeks.
- Some people think termination of pregnancy should be legal.
- They talked for a long time before deciding on a termination.
- The hospital has strict rules about termination of pregnancy.
Nome
technical
C1
event
4
end of a technical process
The point or process where something technical, like a program, cable, or signal, is ended or stopped.
Padrão de uso:
termination of [a process/connection]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this technical sense with general job or contract endings. In IT, engineering, or math, *termination* usually refers to a process, signal, or algorithm stopping, not to people losing jobs.
Sinónimos
shutdown (Common in computing for stopping systems; slightly more informal and specific to machines or software.)
Antónimos
execution (In computing, refers to a program or process running, the opposite of it being terminated.)
Colocações
process termination
|algorithm termination
|proper termination
|cable termination
|signal termination
|termination point
Temas
technology
|engineering
|science
Exemplos
- The operating system forced termination of the unresponsive process.
- Correct cable termination is essential to avoid signal loss.
- The proof relies on the guaranteed termination of the algorithm.
- An error in the code can prevent proper termination of the program.
- At the termination point, the fiber is connected to a distribution panel.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The system reported the termination of the program.
- Bad wiring caused problems with the cable termination.
- We must check for safe termination of all processes.
- The test showed clean termination of the signal.
- The engineer explained where the line termination should be.
Nome
formal
C1
entity
5
final part or end point
The last part or end point of something, such as a period of time or a path.
Padrão de uso:
at the termination of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners often overuse this formal noun where simple words like *end* or *finish* sound more natural, especially in speech. Use *termination* mainly in written or very formal descriptions.
Sinónimos
end (More general and common; *termination* sounds more formal and is used mainly in written or formal speech.)
Antónimos
beginning (Refers to the start, the opposite of the final part or end point.)
Colocações
at the termination of the war
|termination of the path
|termination of the lease term
|reached the termination
|marked the termination
Temas
time
|space
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- At the termination of the war, millions of soldiers returned home.
- The fence runs to the termination of the property line.
- This date marks the termination of the initial trial period.
- The trail’s termination is clearly signposted at the main road.
- Interest is calculated up to the termination of the lease term.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- We met again at the termination of the course.
- The river gets very narrow near its termination.
- They celebrated at the termination of the project.
- The agreement ends at the termination of the year.
- The road’s termination is just before the bridge.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
termination
IPA
GB/tɚmɪnˈeɪʃən/
US/tɚmɪnˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e acento
ter - min - a - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (min)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: termination
- Plural: termination, terminations
Família de palavras
Forms
terminations
noun
Related words
terminally
adverb
term
noun A1
Advanced or less common
terminology
noun B2
Expressões
automatic termination
1/ˌɔtoʊmˈætɪk tɚmɪnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
ending that happens by default
When a job, contract, or process ends by itself when a rule or condition is met, without another decision.
Exemplos
- The policy provides for automatic termination after twelve months of non-payment.
- Failure to renew your license will result in automatic termination of your membership.
early termination
1/ˈɚli tɚmɪnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
ending something before its term
Ending a contract, plan, or period before the time that was first agreed.
Exemplos
- There is a penalty for early termination of the lease.
- Early termination of the contract is only allowed in special cases.
grounds for termination
1/ɡɹˈaʊndz fɚ tɚmɪnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
reasons that justify ending something
Official reasons that make it acceptable or legal to end a person’s job or a contract.
Exemplos
- Serious misconduct is considered grounds for termination under this policy.
- Repeated lateness may become grounds for termination if it continues.
notice of termination
1/nˈoʊtɪs əv tɚmɪnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
official message that something will end
A formal letter or email that tells someone their job, contract, or service will end.
Exemplos
- All tenants received a written notice of termination from the landlord.
- He was shocked when the notice of termination arrived at his home.
termination clause
1/tɚmɪnˈeɪʃən klˈɔz/
fixed phrase
formal
contract section on ending it
A part of a contract that says when and how the contract can be ended.
Exemplos
- Make sure you read the termination clause before you sign the agreement.
- The termination clause allows either party to cancel with thirty days’ notice.
termination fee
1/tɚmɪnˈeɪʃən fˈi/
fixed phrase
formal
penalty charge for ending early
An extra amount of money you must pay if you stop a contract or service before the agreed end date.
Exemplos
- There is a $100 termination fee if you cancel your phone plan early.
- Check if your gym membership has a termination fee before you decide to leave.
termination of employment
1/tɚmɪnˈeɪʃən əv ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
fixed phrase
official ending of a job
When a company formally ends a person’s job and they stop working there.
Exemplos
- The letter confirmed the termination of employment effective immediately.
- The policy explains the procedures for termination of employment in cases of misconduct.
termination of pregnancy
1/tɚmɪnˈeɪʃən əv pɹˈɛɡnənsi/
fixed phrase
technical
medical ending of a pregnancy
A medical operation that stops a pregnancy so that the baby is not born.
Exemplos
- The law regulates termination of pregnancy after a certain number of weeks.
- She traveled to a clinic that provides termination of pregnancy services.
wrongful termination
1/ɹˈɔŋfəl tɚmɪnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
illegal or unjust job loss
When a worker’s job is ended in a way that is against the law or not fair.
Exemplos
- She filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination.
- Employees who experience wrongful termination may be entitled to compensation.