discontinue discontinue /dɪskənˈtɪnjuː/

verb

1. () Put an end to a state or an activity  ( give up , lay off , discontinue , cease , quit , stop )
   put an end to a state or an activity
    Quit teasing your little brother
   Quit teasing your little brother
   
2. () Come to or be at an end  ( discontinue )
   come to or be at an end
    The support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after March 31
   the support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after March 31
   
3. Prevent completion  ( discontinue , break off , break , stop )
   prevent completion
    Stop the project
   stop the project
    Break off the negotiations
   break off the negotiations