A more thorough explanation:

Definition:terminate, verb.

1. To put an end to; to bring to an end.
2. To end; to conclude.

Examples:

• He decided to terminate the contract with his employer.
• The meeting will terminate at 3 pm.

These examples illustrate how the word "terminate" means to bring something to an end. In the first example, the person is ending their contract with their employer. In the second example, the meeting will conclude or end at 3 pm.