Definitions

discontinue

[dis-kuhn-tin-yoo] / ˌdɪs kənˈtɪn yu /

VERB

prevent activity from going on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon break off cease give up halt interrupt quit suspend terminate

STRONG

close desist disconnect disjoin dissever disunite drop end finish interpose intervene kill part pause scrub separate stop

WEAK

bag it blow off call it quits give over knock off leave off put an end to refrain from surcease

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin complete continue go initiate start

STRONG

bear commence connect create give birth join restart unite

WEAK

carry on retry

Example Sentences

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“The company has been proactive in discontinuing the sale of potentially impacted oysters from their restaurant and retail store.”

From Los Angeles Times

The company is looking to improve the division’s profitability and recently said it would streamline the unit’s operations, discontinue dozens of products and outsource production of some ingredients.

From The Wall Street Journal

KP Snacks is proposing to close its manufacturing site for Tyrrells in Staffordshire, due to plans to discontinue its vegetable crisps.

From BBC

Court documents state the claim against the BBC and BBC Studios has been "discontinued", adding there was "no order as to costs".

From BBC

The company announced last month it would discontinue two of its electric vehicle models.

From Los Angeles Times

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