1. The process of ending or concluding something in a sequential or orderly manner, one step after another
The sequential termination of the company's regional offices was completed over a six-month period.
O encerramento sequencial dos escritórios regionais da empresa foi concluído em um período de seis meses.
2. In computing and programming, the ordered cessation of processes or threads according to a predetermined sequence
The software implements sequential termination of all background processes before shutdown.
O software implementa o encerramento sequencial de todos os processos de fundo antes do desligamento.
3. In employment context, the termination of employees or contracts in a planned, ordered succession
The sequential termination of staff members was handled according to seniority guidelines.
O encerramento sequencial dos membros da equipe foi tratado de acordo com as diretrizes de antiguidade.