DISCONTINUE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

put an end to a state or an activity

Example: Quit teasing your little brother

Part of speech: Verb

come to or be at an end

Example: the support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after March 31

Categories: End, Stop, Finish, Terminate, Cease

Break, Break off, Quit, Stop, Give up

The word "discontinue" comes from Old French descontinuer.

French spelling conventions explain many of English's 'silent letters' and irregular spellings.