Category:Terminate

Ter"mi*nate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Terminated; p. pr. & vb. n. Terminating.] Etym: [l. terminatus, p.p. of terminare. See term.]

1. 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.

2. To put an end to; to make to cease; as, to terminate an effort, or A controversy.

3. Hence, to put the finishing touch to; to bring to completion; to Perfect. 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.

Terminate Ter"mi*nate, v. i.

1. 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.

2. To come to a limit in time; to end; to close. The wisdom of this world, its designs and efficacy, terminate on zhis Side heaven. South.