1. to end a relationship, connection, or association with someone or something
The company decided to terminate ties with its former partner.
A empresa decidiu terminar laços com seu antigo parceiro.
2. to sever diplomatic or business relations
The two nations terminated ties after the political dispute.
As duas nações terminaram laços após a disputa política.
3. to break off a personal relationship or friendship
She chose to terminate ties with her toxic friend.
Ela escolheu terminar laços com sua amiga tóxica.