Discontinue

usgb/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuː/
verb

To stop doing or providing something.

The factory decided to discontinue some of its old product lines.
Visual representation of "discontinue" - To stop doing or providing something

Often appears as...

  • discontinue a product
  • discontinue a service
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Final Decision

Use 'discontinue' to express a permanent stop to an activity.

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After much consideration, we will discontinue our Sunday workshops.
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Business Changes

'Discontinue' often indicates a strategic business change.

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Market trends have led us to discontinue these services.
Visual representation of the word "Discontinue"

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