discontinue

Definition

To interrupt the continuance of; to put an end to, especially as regards commercial productions; to stop producing, making, or supplying.

Etymology

From Old French descontinuer, equivalent to dis- + continue.

Example Sentences

• "They plan to discontinue that design."
• "I have discontinued school Above a twelvemonth."
• "Taught the Greek tongue, discontinued before in these parts the space of seven hundred years."

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