Definition of: terminate

(tûr′mə·nāt) v. ·nat·ed, ·nat·ing v.t.
1. To put an end or stop to.
2. To form the conclusion of; finish.
3. To bound or limit.
—v.i.
4. To have an end; come to an end. See synonyms under ABOLISH, CEASE, END. [<L terminatus, pp. of terminare end, limit <terminus a limit]