Discontinue (verb)

Meaning & Definition of Discontinue

to break the continuity of, cease to operate, administer, use, produce, or take
to abandon or terminate by a legal discontinuance
to come to an end

Discontinue (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end

"the editors were told to discontinue the printing of rumors in the student paper immediately"

similar: break, break off, break up, can (slang), cease, cut off, cut out, desist (from), drop, end, give over, halt, knock off, lay off, leave off, pack (up or in), quit, shut off, stop, have done with, put the kibosh on

related: complete, conclude, finish, close (down), deactivate, block, blockade, dam, delay, detain, hinder, hold, hold back, impede, kibosh, obstruct, stem, call, suspend, arrest, brake, check, clamp down, rein (in), squash, squelch, stamp, stanch, stunt, suppress, turn back, pause, stay, abolish, abort, annul, demolish, destroy, dissolve, kill, ruin, scuttle, snuff

near: carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep up, run on, advance, proceed, progress, actuate, drive, impel, propel, stir
to stop doing (something) permanently

"we have discontinued the manufacture of that item"

similar: abandon, drop, give up, knock off, lay off (of), pack (up or in), quit, hang it up, have done (with)

related: break off, break up, cease, close, conclude, end, expire, finish, halt, leave off, shut off, pause, taper off, throw up, round (off or out), terminate, wind up, wrap up

opposite: carry on, continue, keep, keep up, maintain

near: go, run on, hang in, hang on, hold on, persevere, persist, follow through (with), renew, reopen, restart, resume, preserve, stay, begin, commence, start
to come to an end

"publication of the magazine will discontinue at the end of the year"

similar: break off, break up, cease, close, conclude, dead-end, determine, die, elapse, end, expire, finish, go, halt, lapse, leave off, let up, pass, quit, stop, terminate, wind up, wink (out), bite the dust

related: desist (from), lay off (of), refrain (from), give over (British), knock off, pack (up or in), break down, conk (out), cut out, stall, pause, stay, suspend, abate, peter (out), wind down

opposite: continue, hang on, persist

near: draw out, extend, prolong, protract

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Discontinue

The most common words with a similar meaning to Discontinue:

Slang: can

break, break off, break up, cease, cut off, cut out, desist (from), drop, end, give over, halt, knock off, lay off, leave off, pack (up or in), quit, shut off, stop, abandon, give up, lay off (of), close, conclude, dead-end, determine, die, elapse, expire, finish, go, lapse, let up, pass, terminate, wind up, wink (out), have done with, put the kibosh on, hang it up, have done (with)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Discontinue

Words with the opposite meaning of Discontinue:

carry on, continue, keep, keep up, maintain, hang on, persist

Related Words for Discontinue

complete, close (down), deactivate, block, blockade, dam, delay, detain, hinder, hold, hold back, impede, kibosh, obstruct, stem, call, suspend, arrest, brake, check, clamp down, rein (in), squash, squelch, stamp, stanch, stunt, suppress, turn back, pause

Near Antonyms of Discontinue

follow through (with), run on, advance, proceed, progress, actuate, drive, impel, propel, stir, go, hang in, hold on, persevere, renew, reopen, restart, resume, preserve, stay, begin, commence, start, draw out, extend, prolong, protract

Word Forms of Discontinue

Inflections: discontinued, discontinuing, discontinues

Derived words: discontinuation (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Discontinue

Middle English, from Anglo-French discontinuer, from Medieval Latin discontinuare, from Latin dis- + continuare to continue

First known use: 14th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Discontinue

What does "Discontinue" mean?

"Discontinue" means to break the continuity of, cease to operate, administer, use, produce, or take. As a verb, it is defined as: to break the continuity of, cease to operate, administer, use, produce, or take. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Discontinue"?

Other words for "Discontinue" include break, break off, break up, can, cease, cut off, cut out and desist (from). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Discontinue" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Discontinue"?

There are 94 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Discontinue". Common alternatives include break, break off, break up, can, cease, cut off, cut out, desist (from), drop and end.

What is the opposite of "Discontinue"?

Antonyms of "Discontinue" include carry on, continue, keep, keep up, maintain, hang on and persist. Near antonyms include follow through (with), run on, advance and proceed.

How do you use "Discontinue" in a sentence?

Examples of "Discontinue" in a sentence: "the editors were told to discontinue the printing of rumors in the student paper immediately"; "we have discontinued the manufacture of that item"; "publication of the magazine will discontinue at the end of the year".

Is "Discontinue" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Discontinue" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Discontinue"?

"Discontinue" is pronounced /ˌdis-kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yü/ and divided into syllables as dis·con·tin·ue.

What is the origin of the word "Discontinue"?

"Discontinue" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French discontinuer, from Medieval Latin discontinuare, from Latin dis- + continuare to continue. First known use: 14th centuryt.