discontinues
Pronunciation: [ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.juːz]
Context: "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.
Example
The store discontinues the old video game, but they will carry new ones.
Example
They did not discontinue the popular toy, so kids can still buy it.
Example
Why did the company decide to discontinue that model of the car?
Context: "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.
Example
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.
Example
Did they choose to discontinue their communication after the disagreement?
Context: "activities"
(verb) to stop participating in an activity or hobby. If someone discontinues a sport, they are no longer playing it.
Example
They discontinued their weekly soccer games because they got busy.
Example
She did not discontinue her dance classes; she is still attending every week.
Example
Have you discontinued any of your after-school activities this year?