Terminátor

Terminátor is a Hungarian term meaning something that ends or terminates. In everyday language, it can describe a person or thing that brings an end to something or enforces an ending.

In science, the term appears in the phrase terminátor-szekvencia (terminator sequence), which denotes genetic elements that signal RNA polymerase to stop transcription. Terminators can be categorized as rho-dependent or rho-independent, depending on the mechanism by which transcription is terminated in bacteria and other organisms.

In electronics and telecommunications, a terminátor (terminator) is a device placed at the end of a transmission line to absorb signals and prevent reflections, thereby stabilizing signal transmission. This concept is applied in coaxial cables, networking, and other high-frequency systems.

In computing and data communications, termination concepts are used to describe end markers or end-of-line indicators that delimit the end of a data stream or session. The term is sometimes encountered in documentation and engineering discussions, reflecting the general idea of bringing a process to a close.

In popular culture, Terminátor is the Hungarian title of the film franchise The Terminator, beginning with the 1984 movie directed by James Cameron. The series centers on a future dominated by an artificial intelligence-driven system that deploys cyborgs to alter the past, and it explores themes of artificial intelligence, time travel, and human resistance. The term has since extended to related media, including sequels and adaptations.

See also: Terminator (disambiguation).