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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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"In our future work, we will examine the comparative effectiveness of alternative treatment options for obesity in patients who discontinue semaglutide or tirzepatide, to help patients and their clinicians make informed decisions."

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Meanwhile, the company announced plans to discontinue its frozen drink products.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

It also plans to discontinue operations at three warehouses outside Germany that external providers operate for both Zalando and About You, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

In fact, I had been wondering for some time if we should not discontinue these meetings, given how they prolong our already very busy days.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.