calling off

VERB

discontinue

Synonyms

WEAK

abandon abort break off cancel desist drop kill postpone scrub withdraw

Example Sentences

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Iran's foreign minister was due to return to Pakistan on Sunday as international mediators try to keep peace talks on track despite US President Donald Trump calling off his envoys' planned trip.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

If they really want a cap, baseball insiders say, the owners will have to vow to stick together and support doing what the NHL owners did to secure one: calling off an entire season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

The news of the home’s reconfiguration came after Joel announced May 23 that he would be calling off his tour to focus on treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

If a fresh pay offer is not tabled by Monday, there would seem to be little prospect of calling off the strikes.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2024

This time, they even complimented us on calling off the strike.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela