terminatingprocedure

noun

UK /ˈtɜːmɪneɪtɪŋ prəˈsiːdʒə/

US /ˈtɜːrmɪneɪtɪŋ prəˈsiːdʒər/

A set of steps that ends something or stops it from going on.

The teacher followed a terminating procedure to end the game before lunch.

SYNONYMS

ending process stopping method closing routine finishing step

RELATED WORDS

termination procedure ending shutdown completion

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In computing, a series of steps that safely closes a program or process.

The app ran a terminating procedure before the computer shut down.

3. In law, the official steps taken to end an agreement or contract.

The company began a terminating procedure to end the old contract.

4. In medicine, a planned way to stop a treatment or process.

The doctor explained the terminating procedure for the therapy.