Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: discontinue
IPA transcription: [dɪskənt'ɪnju]
Pronunciations of discontinue
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verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: discontinue, stop, cease, give_up, quit, lay_off
    Meaning: put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your little brother"
  • Synonyms: discontinue
    Meaning: come to or be at an end; "the support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after March 31"
Usage examples
  • He found himself for the first time in his life feeling, as he said, "giddy, jarred, shaken, faint, uncertain of voice and sight, and tread and touch, and dull of spirit." He was obliged to discontinue the course and to rest.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Earring Magic Ken, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Samantha Smith, License CC BY-SA 4.0