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 discontinue discontinue /dɪskənˈtɪnjuː/

verb

  1. () Put an end to a state or an activity  ( give up , lay off , discontinue , cease , quit , stop )
    put an end to a state or an activity
     Quit teasing your little brother
    Quit teasing your little brother
  2. () Come to or be at an end  ( discontinue )
    come to or be at an end
     The support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after March 31
    the support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after March 31
  3. Prevent completion  ( discontinue , break off , break , stop )
    prevent completion
     Stop the project
    stop the project
     Break off the negotiations
    break off the negotiations