verb
discontinue
dihs-kuhn-TIHN-yoo
Discontinue (verb) means to stop making, selling, or continuing something. Example: “The manufacturer decided to discontinue the older model.”
verb
1
To stop making, selling, or continuing something.
"The manufacturer decided to discontinue the older model."
"Her doctor told her to discontinue the medication gradually."
How to use discontinue
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo permanently stop producing or continuing something.
Common pairings
discontinue a product
discontinue use
discontinued line
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- discontinues
- Past tense
- discontinued
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The manufacturer decided to _____ the older model.
Etymology
From Old French descontinuer, built from dis- plus continue.
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Rhymes for discontinue
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What does “discontinue” mean?
The word “discontinue” means to stop making, selling, or continuing something. In plain terms, to permanently stop producing or continuing something.
How do you pronounce “discontinue”?
“Discontinue” is pronounced dihs-kuhn-TIHN-yoo (/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnju/ in IPA).
How do you use “discontinue” in a sentence?
Here is “discontinue” used in a sentence: “The manufacturer decided to discontinue the older model.”
What is another word for “discontinue”?
Words with a similar meaning to “discontinue” include break off, terminate and intermit.
What is the opposite of “discontinue”?
The opposite of “discontinue” — its antonyms — is continue.
What part of speech is “discontinue”?
“Discontinue” is a verb.
Where does the word “discontinue” come from?
The word “discontinue” comes from Old French. From Old French descontinuer, built from dis- plus continue.
