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terminate relations

[TER-muh-nayt rih-LAY-shunz]
verb phrase
terminar relações
1. To end a relationship, typically a romantic, professional, or diplomatic connection
After months of conflict, they decided to terminate relations.
Após meses de conflito, eles decidiram terminar relações.
2. To formally break off diplomatic or business ties between parties
The government announced it would terminate relations with the neighboring country.
O governo anunciou que terminaria relações com o país vizinho.
Synonyms
end relationsbreak off relationssever relationsdissolve relationscut ties
Antonyms
establish relationsmaintain relationsstrengthen relationsforge relations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terminar relações
most common usage
São Paulo
cortar relações
alternative colloquial form meaning to cut relations
Portugal
romper relações
preferred in diplomatic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut ties with someone
break things off
call it quits
part ways
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