Terminal (en. Panghuli)

tɜːrmɪnəl

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where a transportation ends, often trains or planes.
We went to the airport terminal to check in.
Pumunta kami sa terminal ng eroplano upang mag-check in.
A computer unit that allows communication with the system.
Use the terminal to run commands on your computer.
Gamitin mo ang terminal upang magpatakbo ng mga utos sa iyong computer.
An end of a cable where it connects to other systems or devices.
Make sure the connection at the terminal is secure before starting the project.
Siguraduhing maayos ang koneksyon sa terminal bago simulan ang proyekto.

Etymology

from the Latin word 'terminalis', meaning 'pertaining to a boundary' or 'having to do with an end point'

Common Phrases and Expressions

terminal station
a place where a transport route ends
terminal na istasyon
airport terminal
place where passengers board and deboard airplanes
terminal ng eroplano

Related Words

conclusion
closing or final part of something
pagtatapos
station
place where people or vehicles gather
istasyon

Slang Meanings

it's over
Finally, we are at the terminal stage of this battle.
Sa wakas, terminal na tayo sa laban na ito.
it's the end
Just a few more, it's the end for us, guys!
Ilan na lang, end na tayo, mga pare!
let's all watch TV together
When it's terminal, let's all watch TV together!
Kapag terminal na, sabay-sabay na tayong telebisyon!