Discontinuing Meaning in English
word · lemma: discontinue
dɪskənˈtɪnjuɪŋ
DIS-kuhn-TIN-yoo-ing
dˌɪskəntˈɪnjuː
DIS-kuhn-TIN-yoo-ing
Definition
Stopping something so it no longer continues or is produced, such as a product, service, or action.
Usage & Nuances
Formal, used in business, official notices, or when stopping products/services. Often followed by an object ('discontinuing the service'). Not used for stopping a temporary action—it's about ending something permanently.
Spanish: interrumpir - suspender - dejar de producirPortuguese (BR): descontinuar - interromper - suspenderPortuguese (PT): descontinuar - interromper - suspenderChinese (Simplified): 停止 - 中止 - 停产Chinese (Traditional): 停止 - 中止 - 停產Hindi: बंद करना - रोकनाArabic: إيقاف - التوقف عنBengali: বন্ধ করা - সমাপ্ত করাRussian: прекращать - снимать с производстваJapanese: 販売終了する - 中止するVietnamese: ngừng cung cấp - dừng sản xuấtKorean: 단종하다 - 중단하다Turkish: sonlandırmak - durdurmakUrdu: ختم کرنا - بند کرناIndonesian: menghentikan - menghentikan produksi
Example Sentences
The company is discontinuing this model next year.
basic
They are discontinuing the magazine due to low sales.
basic
The store is discontinuing some old products.
basic
After 20 years, they're finally discontinuing their classic soda.
natural
We're discontinuing support for that app version soon.
natural
I heard they’re discontinuing free samples at the store.
natural