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/ˈkænsl/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To annul or make void (a decision, order, or law).
The company decided to cancel the event due to bad weather.
To call off or terminate (an arrangement or subscription).
She chose to cancel her gym membership after a year.
To invalidate a previously made appointment.
He had to cancel his doctor's appointment because of a scheduling conflict.
To stop or prohibit (an action).
The manager had to cancel the meeting after several team members couldn't attend.
Etymology
From Latin 'cancella', meaning 'to cross out, to annul'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cancel culture
A phenomenon where a group collectively decides to withdraw support for someone or something, especially on social media.
cancel an order
To nullify a request for goods or services that was previously made.
cancel a subscription
To stop an ongoing payment plan for a service.
Related Words
annul
To declare something as invalid or void.
revoke
To take back or withdraw officially.
Slang Meanings
To cancel someone socially or professionally.
After that scandal, they were totally canceled by their fans.
To dismiss or remove something from consideration.
The project was canceled after the budget cuts.