terminator
[/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪtər/]
nounmasculinepl: terminators
terminador
1. A person or thing that terminates or ends something
The coach was known as the team's terminator in crucial matches.
O treinador era conhecido como o terminador do time em partidas cruciais.
2. In astronomy, the line dividing the illuminated and dark sides of a celestial body
The terminator on the Moon is clearly visible through a telescope.
O terminador da Lua é claramente visível através de um telescópio.
3. In computing and telecommunications, a device that ends a transmission line
The network terminator prevents signal reflection.
O terminador de rede evita reflexão do sinal.
4. An assassin or killer (popularized by science fiction)
The character was a cyborg terminator sent from the future.
O personagem era um terminador ciborgue enviado do futuro.
The word 'terminator' gained significant cultural prominence in Brazil and the USA due to the popular science fiction film franchise. In sports, a 'terminador' is a highly valued player who can finish/score crucial goals. In technology sectors, especially in São Paulo's tech hubs, the term is used in English when discussing network infrastructure and computing systems.
NYC Slang
closer, finisher, hired gun
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