Every time a term is created, an unambiguous and descriptive definition must be written to allow the user to assess whether the target term can be used in the context at hand.

Therefore, a definition should always be written in the target language.

The example below shows how to differentiate between the three different English equivalents of the Danish source term "afbryde".

Shut down

Definition: Cease to operate or cause to cease operating.

Disconnect

Definition: Pull the plug (of electrical appliances) and render inoperable.

Switch off

Definition: Cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch.