terminated
Pronunciation: [ˈtɜːrmɪneɪtɪd]
Context: "employment"
(verb) to end someone's job in a company. When a person's job is terminated, it means they no longer work there.
Example
She was terminated from her job after the company downsized, but she found a new position quickly.
Example
He was not terminated from his job because his performance was really good.
Example
Why was her employment terminated by the company?
Context: "completed action"
(verb) to bring something to an end. This can be anything from a contract to a project. When something is terminated, it is finished or stopped.
Example
The project was terminated after reaching its goals ahead of schedule.
Example
The project was not terminated because it was still very important for the company.
Example
When will the contract be terminated?
Context: "state of being"
(adjective) when something is completed or ended. It indicates that something is no longer in a certain state or functioning.
Example
The services were terminated smoothly, without any problems.
Example
The power was not terminated during the storm, so they had electricity.
Example
Is the service terminated, or is it still available?