Discontinue meaning

What does “discontinue” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“discontinue” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: put an end to a state or an activity.

discontinue

put an end to a state or an activity
“Quit teasing your little brother”
Synonymsstop cease give up quit lay off
Oppositescontinue
come to or be at an end
“the support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after March 31”
Oppositescontinue
prevent completion
“stop the project”
“break off the negotiations”
Synonymsbreak break off stop

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University