Terminate /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Terminated; p. pr. & vb. n. Terminating

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.

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.