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discontinue

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪskənˈtɪnju// UK //dˌɪskəntˈɪnjuː// dis·con·tin·ue

v. to stop doing, using, or making something permanently.

v. to cease a regular activity, service, or the production of a commercial product.


SIMPLE

The company decided to discontinue the old model of the phone.

CONTEXTUAL

The bus company will discontinue the late-night service starting next month due to low passenger numbers.

COMPLEX

After reviewing the clinical trial data, the researchers chose to discontinue the study to ensure the safety of the participants involved.

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Origin

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

Usage

The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object representing a product, service, or habit.

Pitfall

The product was discontinued from the market.The product was discontinued.Discontinue is transitive; you discontinue the item itself, rather than using 'from' to describe the removal.

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