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discontinues

Pronunciation: [ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.juːz]

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Learn how to use discontinues in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

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?

How to pronounce discontinues

Pronunciation: [ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.juːz]

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