B2verbformalbusinesswork
US/ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.juː/
UK/ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.juː/
to stop making, providing or doing something that was available before
In context
The manufacturer decided to discontinue the older model next year.
We regret to inform you that this service will be discontinued on March 1.
The airline discontinued its flights to the island because of low demand.
Words that go with discontinue
verb + noun
- discontinue a productThey will discontinue the product in June.
- discontinue a serviceThe bank discontinued the service last year.
- discontinue productionThe factory discontinued production of the old model.
verb + adjective
- be discontinuedThat color has been discontinued.
adjective + noun
- discontinued itemThis is a discontinued item, so the price is lower.
adverb + verb
- officially discontinueThe company officially discontinued the line.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The shop discontinue this product.Correct: The shop has discontinued this product.