menyudahi

Menyudahi is an Indonesian verb meaning to end something definitively or to bring it to a close. It conveys a sense of finality or cessation of ongoing activity, agreement, or proceedings, often by a decision or authoritative action.

Usage: The term is common in formal or journalistic Indonesian and in official discourse. It can refer to ending negotiations, debates, conflicts, or events, as well as to decisions to terminate a policy, program, or ongoing process. It can also describe the end of a sports match or other activity when a judge or referee halts proceedings.

Nuance: The nuance is the emphasis on finality and intentional cessation. It can carry a formal or decisive tone and may imply unilateral action by an authority or an agreed conclusion, depending on context. It is often more forceful than milder synonyms such as mengakhiri or menamatkan.

Examples: Pemerintah menyudahi perundingan setelah kedua pihak gagal mencapai kesepakatan. Wasit menyudahi pertandingan karena cedera pemain.

Synonyms and related terms: mengakhiri, menamatkan, menghentikan. In usage, menyudahi tends to imply a definite, official ending rather than a gradual wind-down.