1. To end or conclude an investigation, questioning, or formal examination
The detective decided to terminate the inquiry after finding insufficient evidence.
O detetive decidiu encerrar a investigação após encontrar evidências insuficientes.
2. To officially stop a process of inquiry or examination
The board voted to terminate the inquiry into the company's financial practices.
A diretoria votou para encerrar a investigação sobre as práticas financeiras da empresa.