termination

Definitions

The action of bringing something or coming to an end.

The dismissal of an employee from a job.

The end of a conductor or cable, typically where it is connected to a terminal.

Examples

The company announced the immediate termination of his contract due to a breach of policy.

The sudden termination of the project left the entire team feeling frustrated and uncertain.

He decided that the termination of their long-standing partnership was the only way to move forward.

Synonyms

conclusion end cessation finish completion discontinuation halt

Antonyms

commencement beginning start initiation inception birth opening