discontinue meaning and definition

DISCONTINUE verb

Definition of discontinue (verb)

1. put an end to a state or an activity
   • "Quit teasing your little brother"
   • synonyms: cease, give up, lay off, quit, stop
   • antonym: bear on
2. come to or be at an end
   • "the support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after March 31"
   • antonym: continue
3. prevent completion
   • "stop the project"; "break off the negotiations"
   • synonyms: break, break off, stop