Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that terminates something, especially a process or a relationship.

“The software’s terminator caused it to shut down abruptly.”

2. noun

A robot designed to serve as a cyborg assassin in the Terminator film series.

“The cyborg terminator was sent back in time to kill the future leader.”

3. verb

To terminate or bring to an end something, especially a process or a relationship.

“The company will terminate the contract with the supplier due to poor performance.”