is terminating

[/ɪz ˈtɜːrmɪneɪtɪŋ/]
verb phrase
está terminando
1. currently in the process of ending or concluding something
The contract is terminating at the end of this month.
O contrato está terminando no final deste mês.
2. coming to an end or finishing
The pregnancy is terminating naturally.
A gravidez está terminando naturalmente.
3. ceasing or discontinuing an employment or agreement
The company is terminating the project due to budget cuts.
A empresa está encerrando o projeto devido aos cortes orçamentários.
In Brazilian Portuguese business contexts, 'está terminando' is commonly used in employment and contract discussions. In legal and formal documents, 'encerramento' (termination/closure) is often preferred. In the USA, this phrase is standard in corporate and legal settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is endingis concludingis finishingis ceasingis stopping
Antonyms / Antônimos
is beginningis startingis initiatingis continuing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
está terminando
most common usage in everyday Portuguese
São Paulo
está terminando
standard usage in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
está terminando
colloquially may use 'tá terminando' in informal speech
Portugal
está terminando
usage is similar; may also use 'está a terminar' in European Portuguese

Related Words

terminateterminationendingconclusioncessationdiscontinuation

Related Idioms & Phrases

is terminating employment
is terminating a contract
is terminating a relationship
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