Discontinued: meaning, definitions and examples

Use in situations where something has ended and will not start again, often used in business or services.

• The product line has been discontinued
• The subscription service was discontinued last year

Use in everyday situations where something needs to cease. It's a general term and widely understood.

• Please stop talking
• The bus will stop at the next station

Use when something is stopped suddenly or abruptly, often implying urgency or a need for immediate action.

• The construction work was halted due to safety concerns
• The police ordered the crowd to halt

Use in formal or legal situations where an end is intended, often having a sense of finality or official conclusion.

• The employee was terminated for misconduct
• The lease agreement will terminate at the end of the year

Use when referring to products or services that are no longer available or produced.

• The company has discontinued that model of phone
• The TV series was discontinued after three seasons

Use for something coming to a conclusion, whether it’s a specific event, period, or situation.

• The movie ends with a surprising twist
• Their long friendship came to an end last year

Use to indicate the completion of an action, task, or activity. More casual usage.

• I need to finish my homework before going out
• She finished reading the book in one day

Use when something is stopped abruptly, often due to an issue or concern. Can have an urgent tone.

• The project was brought to a halt due to budget cuts
• The train came to a halt after an emergency brake was applied