Meaning & Definition of Discontinue in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To bring or come to an end.

  Example Sentence: The company decided to discontinue the obsolete product line.

• Definition: To stop providing services or goods.

  Example Sentence: They will discontinue the service starting next month.

• Definition: To terminate an action or process.

  Example Sentence: Please discontinue the use of this equipment until further notice.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'discontinuare'.

Synonyms

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.

Translations

• Spanish: descontinuar

• French: cesser

• German: einzustellen

• Russian: прекращать

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.