Meaning of the word terminator in English

What does terminator mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

terminator

US /ˈtɝː.mə.neɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈtɜː.mɪ.neɪ.tər/

Noun

a person or thing that terminates something.