terminate employment
/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
Meaning
This is a formal, legalistic phrase used to describe the act of ending a worker's contract or firing them. It is typically used by HR departments, legal teams, or in official corporate communications rather than in casual conversation. The tone is highly professional, objective, and emotionally neutral.
Examples
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The company reserved the right to terminate employment immediately in cases of gross misconduct.
The company reserved the right to terminate employment immediately in cases of gross misconduct.
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Following the merger, we had to terminate the employment of several redundant staff members.
Following the merger, we had to terminate the employment of several redundant staff members.
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It is crucial to document all performance issues before deciding to terminate employment.
It is crucial to document all performance issues before deciding to terminate employment.
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She decided to terminate her employment with the firm to pursue an academic career.
She decided to terminate her employment with the firm to pursue an academic career.
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They were forced to terminate his employment after he repeatedly breached the non-disclosure agreement.
They were forced to terminate his employment after he repeatedly breached the non-disclosure agreement.
Common Mistakes
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✗ The manager terminated my employment from the company.
✓ The manager terminated my employment with the company.
We terminate employment 'with' an organization, not 'from' it.
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✗ We had to terminate his job last week.
✓ We had to terminate his employment last week.
'Terminate' collocates with 'employment' or 'contract', not directly with 'job' in professional contexts.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Due to severe policy violations, the board decided to ___ with immediate effect.
💡 end the working relationship formally
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terminate employment
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The contract outlines the specific conditions under which either party can ___.
💡 end the contract of work
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terminate employment