English to English

discontinue
(,d/I/sk/@/n't/I/n/j//u/ )

verb (v)

  • put an end to a state or an activity(verb.stative)
    source: wordnet30
  • come to or be at an end(verb.stative)
    Example:
    The support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after March 31.
    source: wordnet30
  • prevent completion(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    break, break off, stop
    source: wordnet30
  • To interrupt the continuance of; to intermit, as a practice or habit; to put an end to; to cause to cease; to cease using, to stop; to leave off.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To lose continuity or cohesion of parts; to be disrupted or broken off.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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