discontinue
pronunciation
How to pronounce discontinue in British English:
UK [ˌdɪskənˈtɪnju:]
How to pronounce discontinue in American English:
US [ˌdɪskənˈtɪnju]
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- Verb:
- put an end to a state or an activity
- come or be at an end
- prevent completion
Word Origin
- discontinue (v.)
- late 14c., from Old French discontinuer (14c.), from Medieval Latin discontinuare, from dis- "not" (see dis-) + Latin continuare "to continue" (see continue). Related: Discontinued; discontinuity; discontinuous; discontinuation.
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Example
- 1. Qihoo 360 responded by encouraging users to discontinue use of qq .
- 2. In 2009 , l.l.n.s. claimed the right to discontinue benefits at any time .
- 3. The move caused users to fear the company would discontinue its chinese-language services entirely , or that the government would retaliate by banning its websites within the country .
- 4. You 'll know when to discontinue certain media and publications and when to pump more money into others .
- 5. People experiencing side effects can reduce their effects by simply reducing the dosage of fish oils or discontinue taking them .