cancel
Translation
to cancel, to call off
Examples
They had to cancel the meeting.
They had to cancel the meeting.
I need to cancel my subscription.
I need to cancel my subscription.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to decide that an arranged event will not happen They had to cancel the meeting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: call off, revoke; Antonyms: confirm, schedule
Etymology
From Latin 'cancellare' (to make like a lattice), referring to crossing something out with criss-cross lines.
Memory Tips
Imagine drawing a big 'X' (like a lattice) over a calendar date to cancel an appointment.