discontinues
Произношение: [ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.juːz]
Контекст: «business»
(verb) to stop doing something, like a service or a product. When a company discontinues something, they are no longer going to make or sell it.
Пример
The store discontinues the old video game, but they will carry new ones.
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They did not discontinue the popular toy, so kids can still buy it.
Пример
Why did the company decide to discontinue that model of the car?
Контекст: «relationships»
(verb) to stop a relationship or communication with someone. When you discontinue a friendship, it means you are no longer friends or talking to each other.
Пример
She decided to discontinue her friendship with someone who was not nice to her.
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He did not discontinue his friendship, even after the argument.
Пример
Did they choose to discontinue their communication after the disagreement?
Контекст: «activities»
(verb) to stop participating in an activity or hobby. If someone discontinues a sport, they are no longer playing it.
Пример
They discontinued their weekly soccer games because they got busy.
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She did not discontinue her dance classes; she is still attending every week.
Пример
Have you discontinued any of your after-school activities this year?