discontinue

//ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.juː//
B2Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

discontinueInfinitive
discontinuePresent tense
discontinuedPast tense
discontinuedPast participle
discontinuingPresent participle
discontinuesThird-person singular
1

To stop doing, producing, or providing something, especially permanently.

The company decided to discontinue the product due to low sales.

2

To cease the manufacture or sale of a product.

The company decided to discontinue this product line due to low sales.

3

To terminate or end a service, subscription, or practice.

The company decided to discontinue the subscription service at the end of the year.