discontinue
Use Discontinue in a sentence
kənˈtɪn verb (used with object)
1.
to put an end to; stop; terminate: to discontinue nuclear testing.
2.
to cease to take, use, subscribe to, etc.: to discontinue a newspaper.
3.
Law. to terminate or abandon (a suit, claim, or the like).
verb (used without object)
4.
to come to an end or stop; cease; desist.
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discontinue (ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -ues, -uing, -ued | |
| 1. | to come or bring to an end; interrupt or be interrupted; stop |
| 2. | (tr) law to terminate or abandon (an action, suit, etc) |
| discon'tinuance | |
| —n | |
| discontinu'ation | |
| —n | |
| discon'tinuer | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Companies will not discontinue a situation that is both legal and profitable.
When they are not, you discontinue that approach and try something new.
But when the company introduced a smaller condom several years ago, it had to discontinue it.
In addition, people will usually regain the weight when they discontinue the medication.
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