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discontinue

US /dɪskənˈtɪnju/

verb Target · B2 Sản xuất & chất lượng

Definition

put an end to a state or an activity

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The company decided to discontinue the old model and release a new one.

Word Family

NounNoun
discontinuance discontinuation
VerbVerb
discontinue gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • ceaseto come or bring to an end; to stop
  • terminateto bring to an end or conclude formally

Collocations

  • Easy discontinue a product line
    to discontinue a product line, meaning to put an end to a state or an activity
  • Medium discontinue services due to non-payment
    to discontinue services due to non-payment, meaning to put an end to a state or an activity
  • Hard discontinue unprofitable business units
    to discontinue unprofitable business units, meaning to put an end to a state or an activity
  • Very Hard discontinue life-sustaining medical treatment
    to discontinue life-sustaining medical treatment, meaning to put an end to a state or an activity

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