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terminate ties

[/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt taɪz/]
verb phrase
terminar laços
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.
NYC Slang
cut ties / cut 'em off
Synonyms
break tiessever relationsend relationshipcut off tiesdissolve partnershipbreak off relations
Antonyms
establish tiesforge relationshipstrengthen bondsmaintain relationsbuild connection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terminar laços
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
encerrar relacionamento
Alternative phrasing commonly used
São Paulo
romper laços
More formal business context
Portugal
terminar relações
Slightly more formal European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

sever all ties
break new ground
bridge the gap
loose ties
tie the knot (opposite meaning)
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