discontinue (Meaning)
discontinue (v)
put an end to a state or an activity
come to or be at an end
prevent completion
discontinue (v. t.)
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.
discontinue (v. i.)
To lose continuity or cohesion of parts; to be disrupted or broken off.
To be separated or severed; to part.
Synonyms & Antonyms of discontinue
Synonyms:
- suppress
- knock off
- detain
- stanch
- complete
- annul
- dam
- ruin
- pause
- stem
- clamp down
- brake
- block
- impede
- staunch
- close (down)
- stamp
- destroy
- obstruct
- stay
- demolish
- put the kibosh on
- kill
- scuttle
- abort
- have done with
- break up
- dissolve
- call
- check
- squelch
- deactivate
- give over
- rein (in)
- arrest
- hinder
- abolish
- blockade
- hold back
- hold
- turn back
Antonyms:
discontinue Sentence Examples
- The doctor has advised him to discontinue smoking in order to improve his health.
- Due to the low sales, the company decided to discontinue the production of that particular model.
- The local government has decided to discontinue the use of plastic bags in an effort to reduce pollution.
- As the project was not showing any signs of progress, the management issued an order to discontinue it.
- The athlete had to discontinue his training regime due to a sudden injury.
- The restaurant has discontinued serving a particular dish due to the lack of availability of its main ingredient.
- The company has decided to discontinue the production line of a certain product due to its declining popularity.
- The TV channel has discontinued airing a particular show due to low ratings.
- The magazine has decided to discontinue its monthly publication due to financial constraints.
- The school has discontinued the practice of corporal punishment in order to maintain a positive learning environment.
FAQs About the word discontinue
put an end to a state or an activity, come to or be at an end, prevent completionTo interrupt the continuance of; to intermit, as a practice or habit; to put an
end,cease, quit, stop, halt, lay off,suspend, pack (up or in), desist (from), cut off
continue,continue, proceed, run on, carry on, carry on, advance, keep up, advance, run on
The doctor has advised him to discontinue smoking in order to improve his health.
Due to the low sales, the company decided to discontinue the production of that particular model.
The local government has decided to discontinue the use of plastic bags in an effort to reduce pollution.
As the project was not showing any signs of progress, the management issued an order to discontinue it.
