discontinue
gb/dɪskəntˈɪnju/ us/dɪskəntˈɪnju/
B2
英語
~ 7400
語義
0件の語義
動詞
formal
B2
action
1
stop making or offering something
To stop making, selling, or giving a product or service, usually for good.
用法パターン：
to discontinue [a product/service/feature]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say *"discontinue to sell"* instead of *"discontinue selling"* or *"discontinue a product"*. Use a noun object ("discontinue the product") or a gerund ("discontinue selling it"), not an infinitive.
類義語
stop (A more general, everyday verb; less formal and less likely to imply permanent removal of a product or service.)
対義語
launch (Refers to starting to offer a product or service, the opposite of ending it.)
コロケーション
discontinue a product
|discontinue a service
|discontinue a line
|discontinue support
|discontinue production
|discontinue a feature
テーマ
business
|commerce
|technology
例文
- The company decided to discontinue the model due to low sales.
- Several streaming platforms have discontinued their basic ad‑free plan.
- Support for the old operating system will be discontinued next year.
- The store has discontinued this brand of cereal, so we need to choose another.
- After the recall, the manufacturer permanently discontinued the entire product line.
学習者向け例文
- The company will discontinue this phone next month.
- Our local shop discontinued that drink last year.
- They discontinued the old service and started a new one.
- The software maker plans to discontinue support for Windows 8.
- The airline discontinued its flights on that route.
動詞
formal
B2
action
2
stop doing or using something
To stop doing or using something that you were doing or using before.
用法パターン：
to discontinue [a practice/plan/use/treatment]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse "discontinue" with "cancel". "Discontinue" is usually used for things that go on over time, like treatment, use of a product, or a regular practice. "Cancel" is more common for single events, bookings, or contracts. Also avoid saying *"discontinue to use"*; say *"discontinue use"* or *"discontinue using it"*.
類義語
cease (Slightly more formal and literary; often used in instructions or official notices, similar in tone to "discontinue".)
対義語
continue (Means to keep doing or using something, the direct opposite of stopping it.)
コロケーション
discontinue treatment
|discontinue use
|discontinue therapy
|discontinue medication
|discontinue a practice
テーマ
daily life
|medicine
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Patients should not discontinue treatment without consulting their doctor.
- The school decided to discontinue the practice of giving homework over holidays.
- We recommend that you discontinue use immediately if any rash appears.
- Due to side effects, she discontinued the medication after two weeks.
- The city plans to discontinue the pilot program if participation remains low.
学習者向け例文
- Do not discontinue the medicine without talking to your doctor.
- He discontinued use of the cream when his skin felt hot.
- They discontinued their weekly meetings because people were too busy.
- The company discontinued the practice after many workers complained.
- If you feel dizzy, discontinue use at once.
動詞
technical
C1
action
3
formally stop a legal action
To officially stop a legal case or other formal process before it finishes.
用法パターン：
to discontinue [a case/proceeding/investigation]
よくある間違い：
This sense is mainly used in legal or official language. Learners sometimes use it in everyday speech where "stop" or "end" would sound more natural, for example saying *"We discontinued our talk"* instead of *"We stopped our talk"*.
類義語
drop (More informal; commonly used about legal cases being ended, while "discontinue" is the formal legal term.)
対義語
pursue (To continue with a case or action instead of stopping it.)
コロケーション
discontinue a case
|discontinue proceedings
|discontinue an investigation
|discontinue prosecution
テーマ
law
|government
例文
- The prosecutor decided to discontinue the case due to lack of evidence.
- The court ordered that the proceedings be discontinued immediately.
- Police announced they would discontinue the investigation after the suspect was cleared.
- Civil proceedings were discontinued once the parties reached a settlement.
- The regulator has no power to discontinue the inquiry at this stage.
学習者向け例文
- The judge discontinued the case because the main witness did not come.
- The police discontinued the investigation after they found no proof.
- Lawyers asked the court to discontinue the proceedings.
- The company paid money, and the government discontinued the case.
- The trial was discontinued when new facts appeared.
文法
辞書形
discontinue
IPA
GB/dɪskəntˈɪnju/
US/dɪskəntˈɪnju/
音節・強勢
dis - con - tin - ue （4音節）
Stress on 3rd syllable (tin)
活用形
Verb
- Base: discontinue
- 3rd Person Singular: discontinues
- Present Participle: discontinuing
- Past: discontinued
関連語
Forms
discontinues
verb
discontinuing
verb
discontinued
verb
Core family
discontinuation
noun
Related words
continue
verb A2
continuation
noun B2
continuous
adjective B1
continuously
adverb B2
continuity
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
discontinuous
adjective
discontinuity
noun
Advanced or less common
discontinuance
noun
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