cancelling
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 cancel (sth.) They canceled the flight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: call off, revoke; Antonyms: confirm, schedule
Etymology
From Latin 'cancellare' (to make like a lattice), from the idea of crossing something out with lines.
Memory Tips
Imagine drawing a big 'X' (a cancel sign) over a plan on a calendar.