cancel

Definition

  • verb: to stop doing or planning to do (something)
  • verb: to destroy the force, effectiveness, or validity of
  • often used with 'out'
  • synonyms: annul, ko, abandon

Examples

  • The event was 'canceled' at the last minute when the speaker didn't show up.

  • I'm sorry, but I have to 'cancel'. Can we meet next week?

  • We 'canceled' our magazine subscription when we moved.

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