discontinue

verb

dis·con·tin·ue ˌdis-kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yü How to pronounce discontinue (audio)

discontinued; discontinuing; discontinues

transitive verb

: to break the continuity of : cease to operate, administer, use, produce, or take

: to abandon or terminate by a legal discontinuance

intransitive verb

: to come to an end

discontinuation

ˌdis-kən-ˌtin-yə-ˈwā-shən How to pronounce discontinue (audio)

-yü-ˈā-

noun

Synonyms

break
break off
break up
can [slang]
cease
cut off
cut out
desist (from)
drop
end
give over
halt
knock off
lay off
leave off
pack (up or in)
quit
shut off
stop

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Example Sentences

He discontinued his visits to the psychiatrist. She chose to discontinue her studies. The company has announced that the current model will be discontinued next year. They are planning to discontinue bus service between the two towns.

Recent Examples on the Web Apple will likely discontinue the older AirPods Pro.

Joanna Stern, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 Neuman said that at 7 p.m. Aug. 12, radiology and the operating room at UH Richmond will also discontinue services.

cleveland, 11 Aug. 2022 Why would Unilever discontinue such an iconic treat?

Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 26 July 2022 According to the Nature commentary, about one-third of women globally discontinue hormonal birth control methods within the first year of taking them, often because of side effects.

Caroline Hopkins, NBC News, 17 July 2022 Nikkei Asia reports that camera maker Nikon will discontinue further development of its single-lens reflex (SLR) camera lineup, leaving the longtime professional standbys behind and shifting its efforts to smaller mirrorless models.

Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 12 July 2022 Moreover, Apple should discontinue the Apple Watch Series 3 this year.

Chris Smith, BGR, 7 July 2022 All of Boeing’s U.S. subsystem suppliers were also forced to discontinue their sourcing from VSMPO.

Steven Tian, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2022 Apple may be planning to discontinue one of those chargers though, as Japanese blog Mac Otakara noted this week that Apple has stopped selling the 5W USB power adapter in Japan.

Jacob Siegal, BGR, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French discontinuer, from Medieval Latin discontinuare, from Latin dis- + continuare to continue

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

单词	discontinuation
释义	discontinue verb dis·con·tin·ue ˌdis-kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yü discontinued; discontinuing; discontinues transitive verb 1 : to break the continuity of : cease to operate, administer, use, produce, or take 2 : to abandon or terminate by a legal discontinuance intransitive verb : to come to an end discontinuation ˌdis-kən-ˌtin-yə-ˈwā-shən -yü-ˈā- noun Synonyms break break off break up can [slang] cease cut off cut out desist (from) drop end give over halt knock off lay off leave off pack (up or in) quit shut off stop See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He discontinued his visits to the psychiatrist. She chose to discontinue her studies. The company has announced that the current model will be discontinued next year. They are planning to discontinue bus service between the two towns. Recent Examples on the Web Apple will likely discontinue the older AirPods Pro. Joanna Stern, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 Neuman said that at 7 p.m. Aug. 12, radiology and the operating room at UH Richmond will also discontinue services. cleveland, 11 Aug. 2022 Why would Unilever discontinue such an iconic treat? Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 26 July 2022 According to the Nature commentary, about one-third of women globally discontinue hormonal birth control methods within the first year of taking them, often because of side effects. Caroline Hopkins, NBC News, 17 July 2022 Nikkei Asia reports that camera maker Nikon will discontinue further development of its single-lens reflex (SLR) camera lineup, leaving the longtime professional standbys behind and shifting its efforts to smaller mirrorless models. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 12 July 2022 Moreover, Apple should discontinue the Apple Watch Series 3 this year. Chris Smith, BGR, 7 July 2022 All of Boeing’s U.S. subsystem suppliers were also forced to discontinue their sourcing from VSMPO. Steven Tian, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2022 Apple may be planning to discontinue one of those chargers though, as Japanese blog Mac Otakara noted this week that Apple has stopped selling the 5W USB power adapter in Japan. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 16 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French discontinuer, from Medieval Latin discontinuare, from Latin dis- + continuare to continue First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition discontinue verb dis·con·tin·ue ˌdis-kən-ˈtin-yü discontinued; discontinuing : to bring to an end : stop She discontinued her weekly visits. discontinuation noun as in cessation the stopping of a process or activity discontinuation of treatment would almost certainly result in a reappearance of the cancer Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance cessation ending halt discontinuance end closure conclusion termination close shutdown cease stoppage stop expiration arrest stay cutoff shutoff lapse finish offset closedown suspension surcease arrestment interruption pause check phaseout moratorium abeyance layoff standstill mop-up break letup Antonyms & Near Antonyms continuation continuance extension persistence prolongation
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discontinue

verb

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Kids Definition

verb

noun