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premature termination

[prɪˈmætʃər ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: terminações prematuras
terminação prematura
1. The ending of something before its planned or expected time; early discontinuation of a process, contract, or condition
The premature termination of the project resulted in significant financial losses.
A terminação prematura do projeto resultou em perdas financeiras significativas.
2. In medical contexts, the early ending of pregnancy before normal delivery
Premature termination of pregnancy requires immediate medical attention.
A terminação prematura da gravidez requer atenção médica imediata.
3. In employment, the early ending of an employment contract or agreement
The employee filed a complaint regarding the premature termination of her contract.
O funcionário apresentou uma reclamação sobre a terminação prematura de seu contrato.
Synonyms
early terminationuntimely endingabrupt cessationrescisão antecipadaencerramento precoce
Antonyms
timely completionscheduled endingcompletion as plannedconclusão no prazotérmino programado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rescisão antecipada
Commonly used in legal and employment contexts
General Brazilian
encerramento precoce
Used for projects and processes
São Paulo
término precipitado
More formal, used in business documents
Portugal
cessação antecipada
Legal terminology preference in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut short
pull the plug
call it a day
break up the party
cortar pela raiz
dar cabo de algo
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