 discontinue |
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| 1. | [ verb ] put an end to a state or an activity | |
| Synonyms: | stop cease quit lay_off give_up | |
| Examples: | "Quit teasing your little brother" |
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| Related terms: | continue retire drop leave_off shut_off call_it_a_day pull_the_plug sign_off cheese break stop stop discontinuance cease cessation | |
| 2. | [ verb ] come or be at an end | |
| Examples: | "the support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after March 31" |
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| Related terms: | continue end terminate run_out leave_off taper_off | |
| 3. | [ verb ] prevent completion | |
| Synonyms: | break stop break_off | |
| Examples: | "stop the project" "break the silence" |
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| Related terms: | end end interrupt leave_off bog_down fracture stop | |
| Similar spelling: |
discontinued discontinuance discontinuous discontinuity discontent discount discontented dissenting dissenter discontentment discontentedly discounter discountenance dissentient discount_chain discommode |
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