discontinued Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb put an end to a state or an activity
   quit; discontinue; lay off; stop; give up; cease.
   
   • Quit teasing your little brother
2. verb come to or be at an end
   discontinue.
   
   • the support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after March 31
3. verb prevent completion
   break; stop; discontinue; break off.
   
   • stop the project
   • break off the negotiations
4. adjective stopped permanently or temporarily
   
   • discontinued models
   • a discontinued magazine
   • a discontinued conversation

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