Associations to the word «Discontinue»

Wiktionary

DISCONTINUE, verb. To interrupt the continuance of; to put an end to, especially as regards commercial productions; to stop producing, making, or supplying something.

Dictionary definition

DISCONTINUE, verb. Put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your little brother".
DISCONTINUE, verb. Come to or be at an end; "the support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after March 31".
DISCONTINUE, verb. Prevent completion; "stop the project"; "break off the negotiations".

Wise words

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