Cancelling: meaning, definitions and examples

Repeated word, same context as the first 'cancelling'.

• The flight was cancelled due to technical issues.
• She cancelled her dinner plans.

Informal context for ending or stopping plans, events, or actions, usually implying a decision made just before or at the time of the event.

• They called off the meeting at the last minute.
• He called off the search because of the storm.

Often used in a negative context to indicate getting rid of plans, projects, or old things because they are no longer useful or viable.

• The company decided to scrap the outdated machinery.
• The project was scrapped after the initial tests failed.

Implies leaving something behind or ceasing to support or look after it, often with a sense of giving up.

• The explorers abandoned their mission due to lack of resources.
• She felt sad about abandoning her hometown.

Used when stopping a previously scheduled event, service, or process. Often implies it could be rescheduled or resumed later.

• They are cancelling the meeting due to the bad weather.
• The airline is cancelling multiple flights because of the storm.

Often used in a more formal or legal context to indicate permanent cessation, especially with contracts or employment. It can have a negative connotation.

• The company is terminating his employment due to misconduct.
• They are terminating the contract due to breach of terms.

Used to indicate the conclusion of an event, period, or activity. It can suggest finality but isn't necessarily negative.

• They are ending the program after ten successful years.
• The last episode is ending the series with a bang.

Used when stopping a product, service, or practice permanently with no intention of resuming.

• The company is discontinuing its line of flip phones.
• Due to low demand, they are discontinuing production of this model.