GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Terminate , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Terminated ; p. pr. & vb. n. Terminating.] [L. terminatus, p. p. of terminare. See Term.]
   To set a term or limit to; to form the extreme point or side of; to bound; to limit; as, to terminate a surface by a line.
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   To put an end to; to make to cease; as, to terminate an effort, or a controversy.
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   Hence, to put the finishing touch to; to bring to completion; to perfect.
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   During this interval of calm and prosperity, he [Michael Angelo] terminated two figures of slaves, destined for the tomb, in an incomparable style of art.
   J. S. Harford.
   
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   Terminate , v. i.
   To be limited in space by a point, line, or surface; to stop short; to end; to cease; as, the torrid zone terminates at the tropics.
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   To come to a limit in time; to end; to close.
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   The wisdom of this world, its designs and efficacy, terminate on zhis side heaven.
   South.
   
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