Meaning & Definition of word "Discontinue"
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Discontinue
/ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.juː/
verb:
- 1. To stop doing or providing something.
- Example: The company decided to discontinue the production of the old model.
- 2. To cease or bring to an end.
- Example: Due to financial constraints, they had to discontinue their research project.
- 3. To end a continuous process.
- Example: We will discontinue the service starting next month.
Etymology
From Latin 'discontinuare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
discontinue a product:
To stop making or selling a product.
discontinue service:
To stop offering a particular service.
discontinue support:
To stop providing help or assistance.
Related Words
cease:
To bring to an end.
terminate:
To end something.
suspend:
To temporarily stop something.
Slang Meanings of discontinue
Meaning: To quit something suddenly.
Example Sentence: I had to discontinue my gym membership because I wasn't going.
Meaning: To drop out or give up on something.
Example Sentence: He decided to discontinue his studies abroad.