discontinue
Translation
to stop, to cease, to terminate
Examples
The company will discontinue that model next year.
The company will discontinue that model next year.
They decided to discontinue the weekly meetings.
They decided to discontinue the weekly meetings.
Grammar Patterns
to discontinue ((sth.)) to stop doing, providing, or making (sth.) The manufacturer discontinued the product.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stop, cease, terminate; Antonyms: continue, start, commence
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (not) + 'continue'. Literally 'to not continue'.
Memory Tips
Think of a TV series. If the producers 'discontinue' it, it means it will 'not continue' for another season.