B2
discontinue vs halt vs stop
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| discontinueverb/ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.juː/ | Meaning to stop making, providing or doing something that was available before | Goes with discontinue a product | Example We regret to inform you that this service will be discontinued on March 1. |
| haltnoun/hɑːlt/ | Meaning a stop, especially a short or sudden one, in movement or activity | Goes with come to a halt | Example The train came to a halt just outside the station. |
| stopverb/stɑːp/ | Meaning to finish doing something, or to no longer move | Goes with — | Example My father stopped smoking ten years ago, and he is much healthier now. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The council called a to the project.