ender

/ˈɛndər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device or tool used to terminate or end something, such as a fibre optic cable.

“The technician used a special eader to cut the fibre optic cable.”

2. noun

A person or thing that brings something to an end, such as a story or a game.

“The author was the main eader of the novel’s plot.”

3. verb

To bring something to an end, such as a story or a game.

“The referee ended the game early due to bad weather.”

4. noun

A person who is destined to bring about the end of something, such as a hero or a villain.

“In the legend, the chosen eader would bring about the end of the world.”

Synonyms

  • finisher
  • terminator

Antonyms

  • initiator
  • starter