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US/ˈkæn.səl/
UK/ˈkæn.səl/
to decide that something planned will not happen, or to stop an order or booking
In context
The airline had to cancel all flights because of the typhoon.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before, you won't get a refund.
I forgot to cancel my gym membership and paid for six more months.
Words that go with cancel
verb + noun
- cancel a flightStorms forced the airline to cancel the flight at the last minute.
- cancel a meetingThe boss is sick, so we have to cancel the meeting.
- cancel an orderYou can cancel an order online before it is shipped.
- cancel a reservationPlease call us if you need to cancel your reservation.
- cancel a subscriptionI decided to cancel my subscription because I never used it.
- cancel a contractThe city may cancel the contract if the builder misses another deadline.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The concert was cancel because of the rain.Correct: The concert was cancelled because of the rain.